Modifying a Mysterious JDM Daihatsu Midget | STRANGEST CAR EVER

This really is the strangest car you've ever seen. But we need to know - Is my Daihatsu Midget Radio Active? It's an important question that needs to be answered after this little car was imported from Japan.
We also need to finish off fixing this little nugget and then give it a detail so it can go head to head with Martys Kei Truck for the ultimate Japanese Mini Truck Battle!
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[@mightycarmods]

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[@thomasshipley1806]

Loving these jdm nuggets!!!

[@timscheuermann2554]

damn ordered my tokyo hoodie two weeks early.. hahah

[@matthewross9952]

100% Tofu delivery

[@stoddern]

Never use an angle grinder to buff a vehicle, they spin way to fast and you will cut through the clear coat in an instant. Buffers look like angle grinders but spin much slower

[@jimmyhughes5392]

superbike engine swap it

[@magnusshawn4698]

Probably quick hook points for a cargo net. And they say ‘nagetto’ in Japan for nugget. Might be a cute name.

[@gwc_garage]

I hope they choose that

[@Add12this]

aussie-fy it to fit a 6 character plate "negato"

[@spotthedogg]

NAG80

[@matthewridgeway9250]

I reckon so too.

[@AndyRock1]

Came here to suggest this. Cargo cover.

[@klutchcustoms2428]

Also I think it's possible the cable ties were used to secure spent uranium rods.

[@danielpapania6117]

this is the correct answer

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

Lol

[@LogieT2K]

😂😂😂

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Nar the radiation proof cable ties are blue. :)

[@TheVersatileDan]

19:52 is the face of a man that knows no matter if he wins all the actual races in the battle, he will have always lost to Marty’s devastating premeditated literal CD burn.

[@tasty8186]

Cable ties in the tray secured "permanent" pool noodles for load protection. somewhat common in the food services

[@personlikeu]

Was about to post this and saw you beat me to it :) They definitely for pool noodles.

[@davidmartin1186]

I was thinking anchor points for ropes or bungee cords to keep the load secure.

[@W1nt3rFox]

If it's getting a turbo i'd love to see MIDJET plates on it

[@yeoj_]

I think they said it wasn’t possible

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

MOOGIT

[@john_barnett]

MIIDJET, with the two Is cause it's a midget II

[@HazzardousMe601]

@@yeoj_ if it is an internal combustion engine, it can be turbo'd

[@buggerlugz6753]

@@yeoj_ - if they did its because it'd be too difficult for their skill set.........trust me, its possible.

[@dvandal674]

Would love to see a wheel cover for that 5th wheel with chopped fingers!!

[@BarrelBros]

This!! 😀

[@jhonelmarania7094]

I dug that! A wheel cover with chopped logo!

[@lukemurphy7917]

Yes I need one for my bug spare

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

That would be an iconic mcm car

[@jacobemerson8015]

V-belts are universal, just walk into the parts store and buy one the same length, the part number printed on the belt tells the length, or it's easy enough just to match a new one up to the old one.

[@rollingskeemz]

If it fits in the back of Marty's tipper truck, I think you should drive it to the track like that! I believe An epic story that would make

[@JTCambridge]

Speak like yoda, you do

[@JemmC89]

For the license plate I prepose: MCMDGT - The Mighty Car Mods Midget - Comboing off the M in Mods as a substitute for the M in Midget. 2 for 1 M. Great series guys. Been watching since the Driveway Days.

[@RoamGaming]

my guess on the zip ties in back is to give a cargo net a touch more clearance for something that was a bit bigger than usual.

[@wozzgalaxy]

I agree, instantly thought cargo net with hooks if the truck doesn't have anywhere for em

[@Trissification]

think you're right

[@chrisred87]

Came here to post this too.

[@25Mike87]

That's what I was thinking

[@bwise609]

Yep pretty much

[@parkerrhodes289]

19:40 might actually be the best moment I’ve witnessed on the show so far

[@silkandvelvet]

I'm with Marty, loser plays that cd every time they're in the losing vehicle. Moog can even make his own CD for Marty 😂

[@Artline577]

I used to have a JDM jzx110 mark 2 that I imported and had for years. Every time I turned it on it was the exact same voice recording telling me card not inserted. I loved that and hearing it in this video brought back some memories!

[@Jcolefishin]

A couple of days before your first midget episode I had one come to live in my garage for the next couple of years until it’s able to be placed on historic rego. It’s the father in-laws and is apparently the first midget imported and complied in Australia. Asked him a bit more about it and it turns out he used to import and comply them for years. If you guys run into any issues let me know and I’m happy to fire some questions his way on your behalf.

[@AreadLeano]

4:45 the pack of cable ties that was in my Cheryl's Box saved me during tie rod job. Thanks for adding that in, boys!

[@darrellcoy]

Dude, i laughed so hard at the " I used to make the music for this channel, i guess there is a new player in town" comment!!! I need more newb music from Marty.

[@christopherlucas6606]

You should match the bumpers, headlight bezels and fog light covers with the goldish/brass of the rims. That would make the midget look complete and possibly show us the process in getting it matched other than rattlecan! FYI I bought one of your MCM collector edition Books with your guys’ signature. I was in the Afghanistan war on terrorism for three tours and this is my favorite book in my collection. Much love and support from the USA!

[@oskmil]

DO THIS MOOG🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jimmyclay8425]

It’s the “Smidget” 🤙🏻 Also love the idea of no pinks, and instead the “lovely” CD Marty made!

[@PathosBedlam]

I laughed so hard at that. Best troll by Marty ever.

[@DailyDriver.]

I love that quote about contributing to a purpose and getting stuff done. One of the many reasons I’ve been here since season one

[@dominicwynne7222]

Your Chill Jazz was so awesome Moog. Thanks for the good vibes. The Midget is looking amazing.

[@davidhiscock1969]

Cool, another Mighty Midget Mods episode 👌 . Would love to see a Hiyabusa engine swap done . It would chop anything then 🤪

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

But what about the purity...?

[@ad_fletch]

@@lakeshoresubtleties My Mum had a 90s Charade with that motor. No one will miss it ;)

[@ribbitism]

i think the cable ties in the back could have been used as tie down points for nets, having them big keeps things adjustable and easy to use. it didnt look like there were many/any small hook points, nets usually have pretty small hooks. just a thought.

[@MrDefjef88]

Hey Moog, I’ve been watching since almost the beginning! I started watching in early 2009!! Been a huge fan since. Love the content.

[@angeloah]

I love this channel, from way way back n mums drive, to Super Garage window banner on my rear window. You guys never disappoint, thank you.

[@vintagetractorsaustralia]

Love your analogy for life moog. That’s exactly why I do what I do. Although I don’t usually get to turn the key to start my stuff.

[@superkirk11]

If you wanna chop Marty, you should try and find a Hayabusa engine for it. There's actually some videos of people who've done it.

[@BennyJ69]

That cheeky bass solo is exactly what I needed for a Tuesday morning before work.

[@Luquetupapa]

18:48 just made my day LOL, that music was soooooo fitting

[@nicholasward8861]

Damn that's a cute little ute! You should call it the "Mighty Midget"

[@Himeyakinshi]

I think the back" foggies" are meant to look forward, try turning them around. I love this Midgets, every video you are making on this makes my day, good look for the final battle!

[@The_One_Over_There]

i was looking at those too, It feels like one might be able to just loosen them to twist them back forward. or completely take them off and put them back on backwards. It might looks funny that way but in a good funny kind of way

[@iamaparanoidandroid1]

I would say thy are work lights for lighting up the load area, or possibly for lighting up whatever advert was in the back before?

[@The_One_Over_There]

@@iamaparanoidandroid1 yea probably, But 2 of those lights for such a tiny bed? Seems overkill to me XD Might as well aim them forward :)

[@Tyler-ts2ld]

@@The_One_Over_There at first I thought they had unbolted them and flipped them for shipping, but the covers with the Cibie logos are on correctly. I think they were meant as rear lights.

[@The_One_Over_There]

@@Tyler-ts2ld yea that was something that crossed my mind too, Simply to make it smaller even though it's already small. But during shipping, A lot of things can never be small enough. I didn't think of the logos though but that's a good point

[@fncrazy101]

Fixing something is so much of our life’s meaning ( cars, jobs, our kids) it hits us at different times and the feeling is so addictive. I love you guys so much and really appreciate all of the years of MAAADDDDDDD FUN 😊

[@revengefullobster4524]

Pretty cool little truck. I also loved the chill music. Good stuff as always guys!

[@marcevans1211]

Hi guys love the work keep it coming any chance of a small world wide competition tool set or something?

[@ChristopherHallett]

Moog you can rotate the bezel on that tacho so that the little red triangle on it points at where you want the redline to be.

[@123456westel1]

That analogy to life motivated me more than any motivation video ive ever seen on youtube! Thanks.

[@jackfisher9990]

Nice to see the detailing work on this video. 👌

[@williamlavery2217]

As it was likely used as a cargo run around it it could be quick tie downs. Or, they may have used them to put pool noodles in to protect the load/paint and keep it from moving about.

[@Zombified5000]

my guess for the cable ties is an easier way to just quick bungie cord some crates down being as it was probably used to transport alcohol around town.

[@xZKrYpTiK]

love mcm best car youtube channel ever. been watching since 2009. you tought me how to unlock my bananna

[@teddyjones8027]

FANTASTIC VIDEO LOVE IT.... Thank you very much for sharing and please keep em coming. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😃 😊

[@Zeges73]

I'd like to think that the cable ties were used to hold tube lighting of some sort - that'd be pretty cool

[@stucat]

guessing the cable ties in the tray might have been hooking points for those elastic cargo nets

[@jama211]

My thoughts also. Or places to tie something similar to.

[@flying0graysons]

Fantastic tunes on yet another great video!

[@dylanroberts2328]

I replayed that tire bounce in the start of the episode twice, the confidence to bounce the tire was high!

[@CharleyGeorge]

You can create a mold with paper and slap some two part epoxy to create those tabs again. Use the flexible two part epoxy. I have done this a few time. I even fixed a smashed up dashboard internal part after a radio theft.

[@BarrelBros]

These are so weird! The interior is really asymmetric. The rear view mirror in not in the middle, the head unit is on the wrong side, if you want to get out on the passenger(?) side you will cop a gearstick knob right where you don't really want it. Quirkiness aside though, I have to say it's a cute little bugger!

[@toypop96]

The two seater versions are even weirder; only available as a column shift auto since a manual would be awkward with the gearstick between the passenger’s legs, and the second seat is literally just a little stool grafted on to the end of the driver’s seat. Would be very cosy to say the least.

[@ThePetalesharo]

The resolution to the speech at 5:31 had me cracking up, thanks for that

[@T_3rR4h]

Yesss! Hahahaaa, that CD prank was the BeSt! Love it when you guys get the jokes n pranks goin

[@burntrubber5689]

The cable ties in the tray were probably to hook some kind of cargo net to. MID•63T for the plate. Edit: I just checked... MID•63T isn't available in NSW.

[@dazacman40]

What about MIDJET

[@tylerdohmen203]

that or someone put them to hold on pool noodles

[@leithalchin]

MID60T is available

[@leithalchin]

Or MID61T available

[@augmentedrealities]

MTYMGT

[@PatsRC]

Cable ties could maybe be for a cargo net 🤔

[@FirstWeGame]

Yeah it's a cargo net for sure

[@stevejazzband]

Absolutely amazing tunes Moog. Love it mate.

[@michaelcianci7944]

its crazy to think how long I've been watching these videos. 3 more years and it will be half my life. thanks fellas

[@klutchcustoms2428]

The 'midget gem' would be a good name (if you get them in Oz! )

[@demonhighwayman9403]

Seeing as the wheels were sitting on spacers and the tyres look crap, could you not ask barrel brothers to widen the wheels ? then you might get some normal tyres on it.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

They Mad Max meets Tonka vibe is HILARIOUS 👍 Love this little thing !

[@duncanhobin8145]

I laughed so much at that cd. Just what I needed on a Monday morning.

[@reecedrury4145]

I can't imagine trailer tyres are an advantage on the track

[@dan0000023]

Drift lyf

[@Salt_Fields]

The cable ties probably held a cargo net that had radioactive waste underneath it

[@letsgoenduro]

Loving your little cars. Odd quirky things are the best!

[@PowerslideSWE]

Rabbit hole well and truly entered, I wish no one said anything about best motoring and Midget racing, it's riveting :D

[@donywahlberg]

Cable ties are 100% a self made cargo system

[@NicoIsntHere]

Perhaps in the same vein of working on a thing and feeling a sense of achievement, I have built a few of my own custom mechanical keyboards. Soldering to sourcing parts and when I complete a build I get that sense of pride or accomplishment or whatever it is. I just sit back and say to myself "I made a thing" and sort of sit in that feeling for a bit. It is a hell of a thing.

[@dscecil]

Nice one guys. Funny, interesting, good stuff!

[@Studio_Earth]

5:54 Moog: "and it gloriously bursts into..." ME: "Flames."

[@robertmitev1202]

Can you imagine a hayabusa engine in that thing...

[@alpham777]

Around a 7 seven second 0-60 factoring weight and traction. Probably less in reality. Stock busa around 2.5.

[@ferrumignis]

Fast but expensive, noisy and impractical for road use.

[@parapunta]

Yes definitely a long time viewer of approx 15 years!! Got the second generation of MCM supporters with two teen boys 15 & 18 already sporting the chopped fingers on their vehicles (admittedly one is a boat, but a heavily modified tinny rat)! Keep up the great work!!

[@dc3763]

love to see some cleaning and polishing !! :) Of course, there is always a room for an emprovement, but keep it going!! :) And the Midget is dope!!

[@LuiFromVuitton]

Respect to those who instantly click on the video 🔥

[@Craig-wp3pz]

Mighty Mods?? Minimum messing Its watched loved the second it hits.... ⌚ 📱

[@matthewsannicolas-lipscomb7784]

Been here since the old days love to see the progression guys 🤙🏼

[@ryanreich7635]

I've been watching since 2010... keep going with the content mates.

[@rhyansanpedro]

This is so freaking amazing! I would have no issues having this as part of my garage line up!

[@sammydendoncker3980]

This is top entertainment for me! My favorite yt channel!👌

[@kieraz10]

Episodes like this makes me want to finish work and start messing with my car!! Cracking episode

[@TsunamiSephi]

I love the music that you had while buffing out the Daihatsu. It felt like if mighty car mods made a Gran Turismo menu song.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

So looking forward to this battle. Small cars make low speeds feel more fun. Could be the slowest battle you’ve ever had, apart from the mopeds…

[@MrFreakytoons]

Out of all the cars you guys have bought, fixed and modded, this is definitely my fave! Oh, and.Marty............ "boom boom ch, boom boom ch, you're gonna get so so chopped"! Love it guys.

[@PX125E]

That bass run was amazing. Very talented moogination

[@krispykruzer]

your quote at Life Analogy - this is what someone referred to before some people enjoy the build process - which is what you are referring to and others gets their kick when the build is complete and get to rip the car at a track or drag or burnout pad i like the build process very much

[@JaredRoso]

Great job on the detail.

[@thenuffnuff]

that CD was gold... Nice work Marty🤣 Also if you need more top end speed, just tuck the mirrors in... extra +5hp no cost

[@jfk64kennedy95]

Moog's point about that "feeling of accomplishment" right before it didn't start, lol. Was the reason I became a builder/carpenter....at the end of day, you could see result of your work and even better feeling when the whole project finished

[@novakovic2001]

Can't wait for the next episode 🔥🔥🔥

[@theglitch_713]

Marty - "You're Trippin" lol That had me laughing so hard...

[@markymarktt8697]

Wow 😯 15years it’s been since I’ve been watching you guys on the drive way

[@gaskinsgarage4192]

i actually am building a rhd subaru legacy outback its been a struggle over the past 2 years but ever little achevment makes me so happy and keeps me going everyday

[@scottderuyter6627]

Love all the JDM content!!

[@matthijskoster2669]

THE best detailing channel in the world! Also the best 4x4 channel in the world. These guys can do it all✌

[@martibanez6320]

Marty's Chopped song's got potential, can't wait for the full track 👌🏽🔥

[@AtrociousNightmare]

It looks SO GOOD. Can't wait until you put some crazy motorbike engine into it as a new project ;) ;) ;) No? Nobody? I tried. Yes I'm one of the OGs! Cool to hear the turbo music in the end :D Excited for what's to come!

[@NikoNeko.]

welcome back to the best detailing show in the universe!

[@charlesbardforth6738]

The best polish job is the one thats actually done....happy to come and do it with you guys ;)

[@circuscannon6381]

Loved that groovy bass line in the slo-mo part

[@thecommentor8384]

Man I love how flustered Marty gets when Moog starts talking about racing. It’s hilarious 😂

[@learningwithlyndon8918]

Yer probably been hanging around for 15 years great content as always gents

[@glassfullofmilk]

Oh man it's so exciting to watch another episode of mighty reactor mods! Also maybe RAD-CR because if you put two of these too close together they heat up 😉.

[@maxmoller]

Loving the Midget Car Mods 😊

[@michaelblacktree]

LOL @ Marty for that special music CD 🤣🤣

[@2litrepeter.]

#1 Automotive Detailing Channel on KZbin!!

[@ryanschanfish279]

love a good paint correction montage