Testing the 6x6 SxS Mini Truck!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Thanks for your support on this series! New merch in our store here www.grindhardplumbingco.com

[@oliverjd26]

Next add a set of tracks for the rear. Or even tracks all around.

[@corbinbell820]

Wish I was there.

[@-lolus-]

Will learns !!! phone in the fron pocket , almoas lost hope

[@dskofich]

The High Lifter Front Wheel Lift kit would bea nice addition to your build

[@two_bales]

@Mikefestiva has done Mini Pinzgauer 6x6 replica build and its supper awesome

[@superbad13744]

This is probably the coolest build you've done so far! You should put snow tracks on it.

[@bearrett50kal17]

Short wheelbase 6x6 + Kei Truck is like peanut butter + chocolate, it's like it was meant to be

[@DeanF]

It is PREMIUM!

[@fennellyj1]

The drone work on these videos is becoming absolutely top notch. Great work!

[@Unknown1880]

11:00 It uses ground to start. The 12V you measure is going directly thru the starter relais. The same as old school headlight switch. There is continuous 12V on the bulb but it won't light up because the other side is not connected to ground because of the switch. If you measure on the switch side (light off), you also get 12V (the light acts as a normal wire with your multimeter).

[@nickburns2034]

I was coming to say the same thing... The 12V is coming though the starter windings and only starts spinning once there is a difference in potential on either side. So grounding the wire gives 0v and 12v so spinny things happen :)

[@jonesy2009]

@@nickburns2034 Small correction, it's not the starter windings, it's the starter solenoid signal wire.

[@danmiezejeski7735]

Yup. One of the things you have to determine when trying to understand automotive circuits like these is if they are switching the voltage or switching the ground.

[@demolitionman9307]

I believe Toyota use to reverse the relays too. Constant power, but earthed to switch it on. ( 70's and 80's, Australian models)

[@intricateinc8566]

@@jonesy2009 I love the education level on this channel. Most people are trying to correct people online with no knowledge. This channel has some intelligent discussion.

[@8287tjsaboe]

Another fantastic build! Probably the best mating of two different vehicles I've seen in a long time! Great job fellas!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Test drive time!

[@TIICProductions]

🎉

[@Roboseal2]

you bet

[@wrxsubaru02]

I wish you guys extended the a-arms and put beefy suspension on it. Would be sick if it looked like the Barbie camper van.

[@bradbechlyb9273]

can it be street legal????

[@X3R0D3D]

@@wrxsubaru02 i feel like that is the next logical progression

[@CLCIII]

I believe this is my favorite project so far. Looking forward to rollbar, bash bar, skidplate and low and behold, it already has a heater. I'm from Florida, so that is important to us thin blooded folks. Lol! Super practical lil guy now! Can't wait to see it progress even more. As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

[@boninator6490]

Absolutely glorious build you guys, cant wait to see the adventures this thing will see.

[@devonjenkins6860]

those action shots of it ripping in the woods with the drone are awesome

[@mikeperkov9176]

This thing is so cool! There are a few stock ones for sale close to me and I’ve been dreaming of building one into an off road beast! Your build has given me the push I needed, I’m definitely starting the process now! Thanks for the inspiration! You guys are friggin awesome! Love the channel, love all the builds! Keep it up fellas! 🤘

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

So cool love hearing it!

[@kameljoe21]

I once bought one years ago. Now that I seen what they can become. I should have gotten it. I would also love to get my hands on one of the diesel atvs and then make it a 6x6...

[@lifebehindtheselens]

@@kameljoe21 you ain't getting shit stop dreaming middle of the mall window shopping

[@maximumeffort3225]

I've honestly been looking for one with a scissor lift to drop on its nuts with an engine upgrade, but tis but a dream at this point.

[@trenchrot]

This is my new fav vehicle on the channel. Hope you guys keep refining it! I can't believe how well the combo ended up working out.

[@TreySlayPlay23]

I know the mini truck has been a very big fad for a couple years and they're actually pretty off-road capable in their original form but I think this is the best out of all the mini truck scene

[@caelan2203]

@@Mr88Andrew88 idk man I’ve put mine through a foot of snow and I’ve never gotten stuck

[@TreySlayPlay23]

Yep that's what I was saying if you just put a pair of knobby tires on a original mini truck they're pretty damn off-road capable obviously the four-wheel drive models

[@EJ-74]

🔥 PREMIUM 🔥

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Yes!

[@Leo.J.G]

Sure is!

[@davidhollywood3923]

Dammit lol

[@hobblingandy2705]

Seeing how many hard drives it takes to make premium content gives me a whole new appreciation for the channel. Keep up the hard work guys. One of these days I'm hoping to see a collaboration with Cars and Cameras.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

You guys redefined the meaning of fun

[@udp]

Actually, only in that video I had seen how sophisticated, important and difficult the work of drone operator. Dude, respect to your you. Your work is amazing.

[@timotheus343]

MAN you guys are such hard workers this thing was built SO FAST!!!

[@DONTTRYPCHOCOLATECHIP]

11:26.... i gotta give props to the editor/filmer.... this scene has the most RANDOMNESS setting and position... yet it was MEANT to be there for what seemed to not even be a transition cause he was working on the wiring harness the ENTIRE time. but because it literally kept me in tune seeing the beautiful view and experience it had to offer. bravo to you!

[@leopold_nordmann7889]

You can re use the back mudguard’s and tag them on, but wider. Love the video, such a premium project!!

[@father8875]

I own a few businesses that are nothing like yours and I am in awe of your skill set. You are skilled professionals the channel the craftsmanship. Good for you bro I love this truck

[@Elmospiece]

Definitely the build on KZbin I look forward to the most. 🎉

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Happy to hear it!

[@X3R0D3D]

hell yeah between this and DDE's f12 they got me stoked!

[@two_bales]

Mini Pinzgauer M712 6x6 replica build by Mike festiva is an awesome watch

[@Xaltar_]

What a machine! I could see something like this taking off as a commercial product. Having grown up on farms and in the wilderness I can really appreciate how useful something like this can be. All the benefit of a small truck with all the practicality of a 6 wheeler for off-road use. This build knocked it out of the park! It deserves a proper paint job and bodywork, maybe a slick Grind Hard wrap!

[@joelspaulding5964]

Could not look away. Amazing project! The wiring gave me palpable, visceral anxiety and mild nausea- PTSD from far less daunting electrical adventures. Well done x 1000

[@Berm_Blaster]

I can relate. I absolutely HATE wiring. I've heard people say wiring is just like plumbing except with electricity instead of a liquid. HA, YEAH RIGHT

[@banaana1234]

@@Berm_Blaster I mean, it really is. Its just that the average car etc. has as much wiring as whole ass water park has plumbing 😅

[@rickbullock4331]

Another great project piece. Your drone footage is phenomenal to watch. I love the engineering that goes into these projects. Well done guys.👍👍🇨🇦

[@aaronhuneycutt5495]

This and the 6x6 ranger are by far the best build's I have ever seen. I absolutely wish I had a bongo like that - Its epic. You guys kicked it out of the park, and as always amazing content guys.

[@MiaJones-xr2vv]

Hello Aaron, how are you doing😊

[@leonardochaves6236]

Ok, at 2:00 i was like "Nice fade out", then at 2:20 i was, woaa niice sinc w the welding... NOW i am paused at 4:26 and i got to say, as an áudio operator, THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

[@antonczerwinske5910]

This is definitly my favourite of your builds so far ❤

[@two_bales]

the Mini Pinzgauer M712 6x6 replica build by Mike festiva is an awesome watch

[@brycemorgan2381]

Climbs so well. I think 2 people sitting in front helps a lot.

[@Ipherix]

This is a dream come true. Every home needs a 6x6 kei truck. I need a 6x6 kei truck. Phenomenal

[@fredkennedy8435]

This looks like it should have come this way! Such a nice creation!

[@jasperrose459]

The mini-truck looks delightfully fun to drive. Wills comment about the caterpillars swindling its way through the woods, outta name the truck after that. Something like the Swindle-pillar or Swindler. I know you guys will come up with a great name. Keep up the great work guys.

[@zachzencius4376]

So awesome! just think a small bed mounted camper on the back for a 6x6 trip into the abyss.

[@MiaJones-xr2vv]

Hello Zach, how are you doing😊

[@stephanelachance6195]

If envy is a sin ...then I'm a sinner. wow !!!!! Man you guys rock!! I could use this so much on my homestead. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@Ethanol_404]

You need Linus to come out and build you a storage server

[@dovahsam7804]

this build is quite possibly the coolest thing yall have done since you stared the channel, wicked cool, functional, and actually reasonably practical.

[@perstaffanlundgren]

Put a plow/ front bucket mount on the truck! If you mount a pulling hock on it also, you could make a puchbar from that to the front under the truck . Mount attachment to that . So you dont sque the frame when plowing. Do it so you have a standard Mount on the front so you can use the same base for different tools.

[@WalterWittMakes]

I can see this becoming one of your most Iconic builds ever, just cause you'll probably get the most use out of it. I'd say give it the full strength and paint treatment, and maybe add a few more creature comforts and such to make it the ultimate grind hard utility vehicle. Also, there's a ton a of space between the front and rear wheels for a toolbox or something while your making the skid plates.

[@lotahitchanova]

This vehicle merge is incredible! I have a Polaris Ranger and my biggest bitch is the quality of the factory cab. Your melding of the two vehicles is truly the perfect outcome. Just a thought, instead of dicking around with the Polaris motor as heat source for the cab, I put in a cheap ass diesel heater from Amazon and it reliably produces tons of thermstaticall controlled heat. About $100 US. Congrats on the build!

[@rubenromero2241]

I feel like linus would have a little heart atack seeing all of those hard drives

[@dwnthemtn]

they need to collab so linus can build them a proper nas

[@zeanyt2372]

​@@dwnthemtn now that would be PREMIUM!

[@midschaeb]

Could you Imagine Linus riding around in on of the Hot Wheels lol!!

[@agentcrm]

That's how Linus started off. It's only recently he's really started taking his NAS systems seriously. It's quite easy to make a good NAS without going to the extremes LTT do.

[@jjOnceAgain]

19:00 As an industrial editor, I can tell you the best investment you can make is a NAS computer. Fill it with 12TB HDDs, and you can access it from anywhere. Portable HDDs are such a burden, and you can buy/build a NAS for around $250 (+cost of drives)

[@charlesrickard1672]

This has to be one of my favorite Grind Hard builds to date. If only more people knew just how much time and effort actually went into building these amazing vehicles. Truly spectacular work. Keep up the good work guys, love the content!!!

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Awesome!

[@kameljoe21]

It is one of their cooler ones. I like how its almost one of the scrapheap challenges (junk yard wars). I would super love to see some video concepts like this.

[@vlognblog.]

I love these guys BECAUSE they take out their stuff on camera, I don't wanna see somebody fix up a 1954 moped just to lock it away in a cabinet, I wanna see it drive! these guys fill that void in my heart

[@anthonyestevez118]

Awesome and functional!

[@ephjay6t87]

This project along with Snow-busa make you guys the the coolest kids on KZbin. You are Premium!! Have you pondered making it a half-track? You all just created the ultimate utility vehicle! I want 4.

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[@DataRew]

I have to say, I love the music all the time, but i am PARTIUCLARLY a fan of the scoring in this video. The opening was not what I expected but was incredible, and I kept on expecting someone to break out in Frank Sinatra-like singing. The singing of the 6x6 was somehow appropriate and awesome! I live on a farm and this thing would be such a great combination of fun and useful and WARM!

[@charlesirby9222]

In America we have always switched the hot's (switch leg wires that operate a component, ie. your starter relay that operates the starter motor) going to things like starter relays or solenoids, etc., any limit switch or device designed to interrupt that circuit would have the 'starting circuit' passing through them or a relay they control that either qualifies or inhibits that circuit logic (look up 'ladder diagrams' & see the actual positioning of the circuit components, 'Old'Skool stuff here, I'm 73). ... In Japan, for instance, they send the hot wires to all the electro-mechanical devices and they switch the grounded side of those components (the very last wire in that part of the logic or ladder diagram circuit). I never knew the reasoning for this but, like you...I had to adapt...it is not difficult once you understand. Here in America we 'used' to have the 'American National Standards Institute-ANSI' that standardized wiring symbols, practices etc. ... they kept everything sorted out... in the rest of the world, especially the far East, they do whatever they like, ship it here, place a usually 'fraudulent UL sticker' on it and got by with it, even to this day! (Check the UL listing on your TIG, you probably won't find it actually listed but the symbol is there to fool us dummies!) Hope this helps a little...charlie 👈😎👍

[@danw1955]

Man, I need that thing in my life! I live in the mountains in the SW U.S., and we burn quite a bit of firewood here also. This would be the ideal vehicle to get into those hard to get to places to bring firewood out. The fact that EVERYTHING works, including the heater, makes it that much better! Nice work you guys!😄👍

[@joshw3295]

I've come across the same issues with terrible stock bushings and a blown up front differential on my 2015 900 rzr. Garage Products made bushings which have lasted 5 times longer than the orginals and counting. I went with the SuperATV upgraded cast front differential as the full billet one was trick, but out of my budget. I am very happy with the upgraded diff, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their non-repairable stock front diff. Hopefully, yours is repairable and just broke the plastic sprage cage and didn't take out the electromagnet, which engages it. I was not so fortunate

[@MindCrime550]

10:58 your starter has a relay, relays work on electromagnetic fields (you shorting it to ground created a big one) the relay closes and gives power to the starter

[@kevina-azbackcountryexplor1413]

That's awesome! That little thing is cool and looks like it will go almost anywhere.

[@EatSleepShift]

You should add extensions to the tub, and turn it into a hot tub, and smash the tracks with the boys in the back. Like so he sees!

[@andrecoullard4874]

Definitely the best build and most capable of the fleet that doesn't look like Frankenstein built it.

[@rcoffroad.restore.build1]

Im so happy to see this build finished!

[@xhackfleischx]

Btw the holes in the body with the rubber plugs are there so paint can get in when it's initially painted at the factory. It then gets plugged so water stays out.

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

What a rad crew! Everyone (Will is the comic relief) does an exceptional job in their individualized roles. You dudes are "Ethan and the family stone"! Thank you always for the extremely challenging work you all do!

[@ducatistar1303]

You can make those copper wiring eyelits yourself if you have some copper tubing lying around. Just cramp one end, drill a hole through it cut it off and there you go works great

[@aaronwalters3626]

The 12 volt you are getting at the key switch is run through a magnetic coil for the solenoid. It always has power to it and when you turn the key to the start position it throws ground to the solenoid the cranks the engine. It's the same idea as using the positive to activate the solenoid only you are closing the ground circuit.

[@calebtaylor2477]

Oh man if you throw some tool boxes undercab behind the doors and in front of the rear wheels and hook up a some heat and ac that is a premium rig! We have some of the Isuzu and Mitsubishi mini trucks come through work and they’re always a blast

[@Enz3d]

a lot of new vehicles have negative switching these days, if you get a multimeter and chek hedlights they have power at them constantly as i found out when sticking a relay circuit on for my spotlights.

[@northjohnston8642]

This just beat any mini truck hype too date since they became popular. Not only cause it looks awesome. It's actual functionality as well just tops it off.

[@T-o-m-s]

The Mini truc is in the top 3 of your coolest builds! And the editing in the videos is top notch, some will say Premium!

[@jonathandorr2234]

I was in South east Asia,Laos, up north, Luang Prabang, for 3 mo. and saw hundreds of sm. minis, . A taxi is cheap, yet is rated for # of people. That pickup gets customized, for 8 people , open air, seats and cushions and handles. Mid size pickup is the largest and all run on diesel.

[@DUBYA-DUBYA]

Time for some 6-8 inch portals!!! Badass Boys. Mini Truck Trials TATRA!

[@craigbowley6783]

This is the best channel ever! I can't get enough! Thanks for sharing your amazing builds with us! Absolutely premium 👌

[@michaelscepanski636]

Very cool and useful build! Maybe in the future making the bed dump for easier firewood unloading???

[@LeeMooEez]

Everyone have their own role to complete this channel! Everyone of you is super important! Keep it up! Hoping everyone the best of everything! 😍😍😍

[@EQencrypted]

The cinematography really levelling up, love your vids!

[@chickenbotham]

This thing needs a name, stat! So much personality in this little truck/buggy/sixer rig.

[@bensnipes7288]

Nicely done boys! '95 Daihatsu Hijet Climber here! Been waiting patiently for a Kei truck build...

[@MadbencoFS]

They're called sinking circuits. Awesome builds btw! Love the channel!

[@spencerkraemer8690]

i have been following y'all forever and this is the best build y'all have done! keep it up!

[@steeldarling5116]

Something like this would be super useful for forest firefighters, rangers, and the like. It's really cool!

[@realpieceofwork]

really like the music in this episode, especially the surf rock

[@jamespelkey9609]

Incredible work guys. Great engineering and craftsmanship. Well done.

[@chrisoakey9841]

I think you need a headache rack roll bar, and a boom and winch from the base of the bed so you can use it for towing and crane work.

[@bobdehuisbaas1]

With every build I see I think, that's the best build you guys have ever done and then you build something even better!

[@agentcrm]

Awesome little build. Just an FYI, those doors won't have side intrusion bars. So you might want to do a bit of a roll cage and re-enforcement there.

[@bobbyleescott]

You guys need a NAS and editing server. Let's collaborate and set that up because data will get lost when you rely on a bunch of those SSDs for long term data storage and frequent use.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

10:57 A solenoid works by a small 12v low amperage line controlled by the key supplying power to that cylinder when the key is turned. Once low amperage is applied, the coil inside becomes an electromagnet and pushes or pulls contacts for much larger amperage lines together. It has 12v because its a normally closed switch. Ground the 12v makes the electromagnet de-magnetize so a spring can push the contacts together. Normally open switches are the opposite. Detroit Enginerd Registered White Guy # 8.

[@n1kolodian]

Love the Pulp Fiction background sound track in the beginning!

[@danielrobison4755]

Yinz are awesome.. best fabrication videos on KZbin by far! It would be even cooler 10x10 with dual tires on the back or mat trax. And shout out to your editing skills.

[@l4zyturtle479]

Please do an overlanding video with all the build (or at least the barbie camper, the colonel and the new white 6x6). That would be so much fun to watch!

[@jimfilmont3833]

Super sweet build - thank you!

[@KalLanPIDT]

Changing the shock position also gives it harder compression and faster rebound, not just springrate. Great vehicle :)

[@3d_printed_rc_builders]

4:51 I forgot how much I liked this song and was forced to go listen to it again haha. Amazing build!!! Kei trucks are so cool and a 6x6 one is even cooler!

[@sebass156]

What’s the title of this track?

[@3d_printed_rc_builders]

@@sebass156 Midnight Tokyo by Downtown Binary

[@vanillagarilla965]

You guys do some premium damn work and craftsmanship is unmatched with awesome entertainment, thanks a bunch guys .👍🏻👍🏻🤙😎

[@daveharvey5764]

Okay this is gonna seem like an insane idea but bear with me. You did an amazing job building this thing and it looks like it came from the factory. I would like to propose a similar build to this one. Overlanding is a huge thing right now and there is a version of the Kei truck called a micro van. Same concept. Take a micro van and make it a 6x6 overland camping rig. It would be awesome!

[@vmaxmercer]

By far the coolest K-truck anywhere!!

[@ttv8ra23]

This is awesome. Can see that reverse Ackerman can’t ya. Especially at 27:00 For what you’re doing it’ll be fine though!!

[@lilbigboi7155]

This is so cool. You should add a little winch crane to the back to make this almost a mini rescue/working truck.

[@dorfsteen]

Hockey pucks work great as bed mounts or anything else you want to rubber mount, I use them on my GMC Stepside Scottsdale. the bed mounts where cooked so I drilled a hole in hockey pucks and stuck a lag bolt through them mounted that bed back flawless you can stack them for lift.🤔😀

[@r00kiet80]

Ground in vehicles is not really ground same as in houses we're working with dc voltage so every negative pole is connected to ground. By putting that 12v cable to the chassi you just completed the circuit so the car starts. The chassis is one giant negative pole pretty much

[@flvideo50]

That thin is a monster! Who is flying the drone is a star!

[@slickniner]

surf music after the Hawaii trip was a nice touch.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

This thing is amazing. Gonna be a really useful workhorse around there too, especially in winter.

[@dskofich]

The wear on the rear axles is very common on those, as I owned one and serviced 2 others in my shop. Even with regular greasing, they wear very fast.

[@christophercarter4291]

Don’t know about the 6x6 fitment but the best upgrade for a front differential is just a stock Polaris RS1 diff, big upgrade for the pro xp models. Just a nice beefier and better quality front diff

[@calholli]

It looks so much like Star Wars when you see the drone slowly following behind the truck. lol. (24:30) .. You guys need to start naming the drones, they are like robot cast members at this point.

[@xaviertschetter8634]

Hey what happened to the tank that you guys were working on the electric tank project? What happened to that