Rust Repair On The Toyota Hilux!

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[@tomholmstrom8709]

Watching your videos gives me faith that there is still real craftsmen around the place. It looks amazing man.

[@christopherlmartin25]

This reminds me of my 95 mini pickup. It was T-boned in the driver door and repaired badly so I cut out the whole rocker panel and half up the door jam and a foot an a half into the floor pan. I welded in a new piece from a junkyard truck. I didn't have seam sealer handy so I just used liquid nails which actually worked really well. I like how you did the body mounts. This is really turning into a cool little truck.

[@BandRundown]

I’d avoid rhino lining the interior. All the rust is an indicator of where the water pools. And even if you rhino’d it, water will still find a way in. Better off wiring wheel/blasting the entire cab and start fresh. RustCon, POR15, good amount of paint. Love the work man!

[@kanecarolan9663]

Dry ice is your friend for removing sound deadening. 🥸

[@andy_life]

what I like about old cars is that any part can be easily disassembled and repaired 👍👍👍 Cheers from Yakutia!

[@hydroman99]

Man, you sure make it look easy. Great, quality work.

[@princenoah21]

First time in forever I've seen you without a hat! 😮

[@MattTheBeegBrain]

While it is the most rewarding, replacing rusted out body is always such a pain in the ass... Good job as always.

[@diyjeff1838]

Whoa!!! Either a court date or anniversary date!!! Looking squeaky clean!!!

[@hstreub]

Using raptor liner or bed liners have been known to lock in moisture in areas like that, so it would be best to just coat the entire floor in por-15 or another rust proofing and then paint over top of that.

[@davidgibson5756]

Agreed, perhaps some rust converter first then POR15.

[@todd_halfacre]

seconded (thirded? whatever..lol) plus with raptor if your prep isnt amazing. it'll lift, for sure

[@bobthebuilder6315]

I also agree no bed liner or raptor liner . just por 15 and a good top coat of regular paint.

[@austinniemela]

How would raptor be different than paint? Both are a urethane coating, raptor just being textured! I’m still undecided

[@todd_halfacre]

@@austinniemela ill let the op answer for moisture concerns, but just speaking from experience, as ive essentially built a scaled back version of what you're building. it looks rad yes, but the durability wasn't quite what i hoped for, and cleanup was hard, texture holds dirt wonderfully. though, you did say plan is to eventually cover with something....so eh? you do you boo. lol

[@731trident]

My reactions: -Hole in the passenger side floor. "Dang" -Pulling the dash apart. "Sheesh!" -Pulling up the carpet. "Eww, gross!" -Sweeping up the trash. "Peppermint patties!" -Chiseling the caked dirt and noise/sealing foam. "Krikey Moses!" -Appearance of the purple sprayer. "Yep, keep goin'..." -Appearance of the pressure washer. "YESSSSSSSS!" And as always I appreciate your fabrication skills, and watch them in silence, with awe. I'm always most impressed when you say that you don't really have a plan for something and then it comes out looking 💯 %

[@austinniemela]

Haha sounds like quite the roller coster of emotions! Thanks man!!

[@731trident]

The build-up to the pressure washer kept me focused! 😆

[@James-of-all]

Hahaha so much for I'm not really gonna do much to this truck, kinda just keep it as a rust bucket sleeper. Here we are 10 videos later on a full build hahaha love it!

[@spikemullikin]

I'm not qualified to critique what you do, but it is inspiring and entertaining, also gives guys like me inspiration to try it ourselves - thank you.

[@James-of-all]

You are an absolute gangster over there performing heavy metal fabrication and welding in shorts 🤣 epic! You sir are the man!

[@MussaKZN]

Weld through primer? I started laughing when you looked different from the start of the video compared to the end. Toyota’s will do that to ya!!

[@CB-hr6zs]

You have really good metal working skills very methodical! Another very good video. Love the content.

[@ACDCMARINE]

Definitely would put some weld through primer on first , next time! Good work man your stuff always comes out amazing

[@jasonsheefy6080]

Idk if you’ll see this or not but. They make welding wire that’s for sheet metal. The stuff I have is called “soft grind” melts at a little cooler temp helps a lot with warping and easier to grind flat. If you do much sheet metal it’s worth having a little spool of it laying around! I used it when I cut my 88 toyota in half and make a factory looking 4 door

[@LukePRTR]

Brooo you should do a Prerunner build next, your skill dedication and expertise would make the perfect truck!

[@carlosperalta9060]

I never get taller of watch your videos

[@tylersmith293]

Your work ethic is impressive.

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Would love to see a full resto-mod done to the truck. Such a cool old truck deserves the full Austin treatment 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@kayak_homie]

Glad you're doing this before I start mine, because I'm a noob so I have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks for sharing the info!

[@petar443]

Dont mind the comments . The music used in your videos is awesome. Sure its a lot of editing for those videos, appreciate it

[@RogerM88]

These models have a trend to rust the frame near the fuel tank. Since it's too close to it, and it gathers mud and derbies.

[@jsvallee567]

same as my 86 pickup.. 92 4runner and 01 tacoma

[@RM_Garage]

I was going to use raptor liner or use lizard skin in my pickup and ended up going with Noico mat + foam. The reason why I didn't go with raptor liner is because you're not supposed to be enclosed with it. Lizard skin works good and is very similar, and meant for interior. Excellent work on the rust repair. Looks great!

[@littlerascals6529]

Chemical dip whole cab? Beautiful work!

[@xispaki]

well done Austin! level 99 of fab skills!

[@logan.vanderbeck]

I know through the power of editing you cruised through the disassembly, but man I know how much of a pain it was trying to get that old sound deadening off. Using dry ice mixed with some isopropyl alcohol, and pouring the slushy on top of the deadening makes it pop right off. Love how this build is coming together!!

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

Well Done Sir 👏 Enjoying the build. Had a 78 back then and would like to build a new one. Currently working on An 89 x-cab.

[@jimithekid719]

My 94 4Runner windshield had the same exact crack and I just got it replaced. Love the channel dude 🤘🏼

[@allenhorne7032]

Great work Austin! This is really coming along great! Can't wait to continue watching the progress of this build!

[@billbottsurfing]

Dude, you're killing it on this one. 👏 I've always loved these little trucks. This one is one of the lucky ones that will be saved from the scrap pile. Keep the videos rolling m

[@jesseroberts9607]

Love the way you do your replacement panels. Just make sure to show how you get rid. Of the rest of the rust.

[@unclejesse88]

Great job in this video. For the interior, I think you should take the same approach as the engine compartment and go full luxury. Chuck the plastic bits of the dash and remake them out of metal. Maybe save the cluster, but install new gauges. An autometer sport comp would look nice. I had a cluster like that in my 510, and byou could have mounted a lighthouse light behind those gauges and they still would be hard to see at night. Another idea would be swapping in 89-95 dash, or a Tacoma dash. But I think a metal dash would be awesome. Oh, but whatever you do for the interior, save room for the drift handle!

[@RobBread1]

you made that work look so simple and easy. amazing.

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

I like when you say I never did this kind of metal work and the end result is a professional piece of work lol 👍

[@yougottawanna9419]

Flock the dash. Black! They look so good.

[@maddgoatee9708]

Coming together Austin. Spot weld cutter worked really well. Made it easy to remove bad panel with out have to destroy it with a grinder or chisel. Use to replace door skins and panels way back, wish I had that cutter back then.

[@john101004]

Amazing the bad part is the ending I want to watch more . Great job

[@brentmchenry9273]

U r so thorough... pure dedication. And everything explained simply. Great videos! Can't wait for the next one

[@crazy8offroad]

here is a youtuber that does automotive sheet metal and shows alot of useful tips and tricks Fitzee's Fabrications

[@bmxtaz]

Great work, you should look into citric paint stripper. Coat the floor, cover with plastic and the any old floor sealer and junk will easily scrap away. Apply wait 24hrs and enjoy the ease of removal. This build like always if amazing.

[@davidgoeken7993]

I am always amazed on the time you take on the project.

[@albinoblacksheep7826]

Keep those hearts on the pillar if you ever do a repaint plz.

[@pradipsingh6279]

So amazing work evenToyota can't. Hats off.

[@asifiqbal4548]

I am from Pakistan i see yours video properly you r a genius mind I watched your video Suzuki carry I am also Suzuki pickup 1984 model and Lancer car 1989 model i like old car

[@mstr_alexus]

Fan of this man's work💪👍

[@JamieOBrienJOB]

Love your work 🔥

[@fireflyrain]

Awesome work Austin.

[@jsvallee567]

that is some nice repair !! just did my 01 tacoma this week not that bad just a tiny hole on the driver side fixed it and i paint the entire floor whit spray paint .. i dont put the carpet back since it hold moisture and make the floor rust very fast !

[@ETX_Ian]

Floor pans are one of the main things holding me back from getting a project truck haha they are expensive to fix once the rust gets to them.

[@bobthebuilder6315]

Austin you need to get a needle scaler HF has a small one that works good it makes quick work of getting of heavy rust and scale, then wire brush the rest.

[@clayfist4033]

When I did my Toyota I wired wheel got it completely clean put rhino liner inside the cab and underneath the cab and sealed it up good that’s what I would do good video keep up the good work can’t wait to see your next one thank you

[@125sm3]

Great job on the cab repairs.

[@nagaragemdoWill]

Great work man!!! High quality!!!

[@anthonynightingale1816]

Hi , Excellent preparation and workmanship my friend , I would have liked to have seen some weld through primer used ... greetings from the UK..😁😁😁😁

[@LuisOrtiz-tz2dm]

Nice.My friend.I love Toyota Truck.

[@puffinpuffinov8471]

Really nice work. Was waiting this part))

[@gideontladi]

Thank you for great videos.

[@jrc_automotive4348]

Great content 🫡 Love from South Africa

[@donigor9549]

Another great work, Austin! Congratulations! Let's see the next step soon.

[@joyoptimal6286]

I always wondered what Austin did for work for living. Looks like his hobby projects and KZbin takes most of his time.

[@donigor9549]

@@joyoptimal6286 , my wish for persons with Austin's talent would be to find companies who invest with money and products to give him the opportunity to grow sharing and inspiring people with his skills. Beyond that I hope the youtube monetize him for his content.

[@JuanJimenez-sc6zq]

Very nice work and it seems you have love for what you do.

[@mickwhitehouse7537]

Awesome stuff mate keep it up

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Good job so far buddy

[@chrisgardner1431]

Awesome job as always👍

[@zainsajid595]

new hairstyle looks sharp

[@tomswindler64]

On your rust situation,clean it up and wire brush it.get some Osmo and coat entire area and leave it until you add sound deadner .same with bottom of cab.good video and keep doing what your doing.future builds if you need to remove sound deadner from floor,cowl,wherever.try dry ice you can get the deadner will just come up.very easily.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@timwhite8878]

Hi I like the way you do things.

[@Z-Bart]

Awesome job man. You should invent a welder that can be turned down enough to weld thin metal. If a guy didn't have to start and stop so much he could make it purdy.

[@Julian44444]

great job mate!!

[@trentyoung1135]

as always, great work.

[@orlandomuniz876]

Dang you sponsored by Milwaukee yet? Lol the truck looks amazing. You should consider bucket seats from the 89-95 toyota pickup or 4runner. They look like they would fit.

[@rosswheatley1577]

Good job, friend

[@Rubbernecker]

Damn, nice work!!

[@CarlosCruz-gw4xw]

Your videos are awesome

[@negrolortiz8689]

Hell yea deffenily awsome brother bless day full on point

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Looks good buddy

[@Yonder-Bognie]

Great vid! It’s fun to watch someone capable who knows how to get real sh*t done from the comfort of my couch. Thanks ! Ha and shaved in the beginning of the vid vs beard growing in at the end is a great way to show the time it takes to do this.

[@carni6319]

Yeah man, nice work!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

I did some Siless sound deadening on my 1st gen Tacoma and it made a huge difference and only cost me $60. Might be a more effective solution than the raptor liner ? Might be something to consider if you're trying to make it a nice place to sit. Fantastic job on the metal work !

[@austinniemela]

Sweet I might have to try this deadener out!

[@abad95.]

Good job man

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 amazing job as always

[@khalidhussein8545]

Good job... i like it.. go ahead👍👍

[@khimsophacarfixing]

I have an old truck like this too!

[@TrentonFirst]

Copper hard lines in the bay would look so good with the bronze

[@ronthompson2366]

I have heard good and bad about the Raptor lining on the inside ??? Oddly enough good on the bottom outside paint matched. A good sound deadening material is a real plus. Look up LMC truck parts to see if they have dash and carpet.... the idea of bucket seats is nice touch and a custom console 👌... I have watched you long enough to know you have a rough idea of the finished product already in your head lol. Your doing a great job and I look forward to seeing what's next.

[@davidmiller3677]

Make sure you use a good sealer before raptor liner

[@turhantelyar]

You really work hard, I appreciate you, is it worth your effort?

[@joequinata9901]

Nice work Austin, Wanna tackle my 88 Toy 4x4 send it to a shop for a 3.0 to 3.4 swap and never got completed. Shop close down and took my hard earn money from deployment.

[@aaronwhite979]

Obviously it’s too late for this one, but look into the dry ice method to remove that sound deadening. The dry ice makes it real brittle and you can pop a lot of it up pretty easy. Keep up the good work!

[@garrett2717]

There’s carpet kits for this year of hilux. My buddy matt ordered one and put it in his 77

[@pmmccrea]

What do you do in your spare time man? I don't know where yo find the time. Great videos as always! Keep' em coming.

[@rangvang20]

good video

[@diloringmendez8896]

i cant wait brou!

[@jameskappel]

hello 🖐 have wondered how you manage to keep all the clips, washers, bolts, etc ... . do you label and place in a container or something like? thank you 🤔

[@mrm4155]

I would have just kept the welds full instead of grounding them down, especially if you are going to carpet over it. Nice work either way! What about just raptor lining the bottom too?

[@phoenixsmith9433]

All those sparks in shorts xD you monster

[@ammarabdullah01]

You may get these floor pannels and body parts from Pakistan for any old Toyota truck

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Awesome work that truck is going to be fantastic... Have you thought about converting it to 87 for more HP?