The Most INSANE Diesel Toyota Pickup Transformation!!

The most insane toyota pickup transformation! This is a 1991 toyota pickup! Solid axle swap, ALH TDI turbo diesel engine swap. Truck has been completely rebuilt and upgraded!
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Parts List:
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TOOLS
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[@carichofarca3]

This is insane. Only one man with all of those skills

[@adamfletcher4262]

I know exactly what I was thinking !

[@tylercombs1733]

Exactly what I was thinking! I'm willing to bet editing kept the 1 or 2 people that assisted along the way out of the final time lapse but still hes definitely a talented man that's for sure.

[@ryanleblanc6817]

I always say that if I hit like a 100 million lottery I would go to automotive mechanic school and a driving school. Then I would have a huge Jay Leno size shop and just build crazy shit. Like any random thing I could think of. I would also do a little racing. God that would be the life.

[@matthewwright7017]

If you had a shop like that you could do anything

[@ernestocaamano7818]

@@matthewwright7017 not unless you have the knowledge, skills and abilities.

[@DennyBass]

Dude this seriously may be the sickest truck I’ve ever seen.

[@killinit4x4]

not taking away from this blokes amazing build, because its really dope. but you are obviously yet to see how us aussies build rigs. these hilux's (toyota pickups) are built like that every second turn you make

[@ebardales1]

I have the same exact truck, but it’s not done up like that yet. Maybe one day

[@nicorsf6442]

So sick

[@YungEagle3k]

@@killinit4x4 yea. But Australia is gay

[@jordannorth5310]

First of all...what an inspiration this video is. Second, this man is so incredibly talented he made all of this look like child's play. I've done a couple solid axle swaps to my yotas and paint work as well and none of it has gone as easy and smooth as he made this look. Excellent job man. Not sure how anybody could dislike this video

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!!

[@mynameisray]

@@austinniemela It's not insane at all, it's pretty shit..

[@ephraimbrito8114]

This build is nothing but pure dedication. Gotta see more of this.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ephraimbrito8114]

That's the best flatbed build i've seen so far.

[@TheDeadwood11]

What a jerk, You set the bar really high for the rest of us to fallow.. an you know we are. Great work man, she is purdy.

[@austinniemela]

TheDeadwood thanks!! 👍👍

[@v.dafool8603]

No cap make me want to start this off-road build like this

[@jimmypopp2695]

@@austinniemela Incredible my friend. Even though I was in an accident where a guy in a car hit me on my Harley and crushed my leg I still feel like a pussy asking anyone to help solid axle swap my ranger and install a Deutz air cooled diesel. Anything I do now has to be held up to your magnificent achievement.

[@veerkolbaker5302]

@TheDeadwood You had me in the first half not gonna lie

[@achap6376]

This man is a mad scientist when it comes to rebuilding Tacomas. Crazy vision and skill.

[@ToyTehShammy]

Unreal build, looks better than half the hilux Utes here in Aus 😂

[@veternall6239]

Wym half 😂

[@jacobmorse3280]

Can't build this shit in Aus lol you wouldn't get out your drive way before you got slapped with a defect

[@bjones5240]

as a fella aussie, im proud to say...this looks absolutely disgusting. the tray is utter rubbish. its got the most gutless engine and stupid 'ive got a small P**is' tyres

[@ToyTehShammy]

@@bjones5240 tray is a bit puss americans can't build a custom tray for shit but it does look nice

[@Lsjeffery97]

J Jimbob cos we can’t lift and big wheels or custom lots of others🤬

[@MrKirumbuyo]

How is it possible that one person has all the skills to do that? Bodywork/Painting/Metal Works and Fabrication/Mechanics/Electrics/Video Editing/Welding! Never thought someone could posses all that in one lifetime, you are an inspiration mate! Keep up the good work and the videos coming!

[@mlb6d9]

Throw in CAD skills too - I assume that is how he designed the exhaust tube, in 3D perhaps...

[@MussaKZN]

That “UTE” is mint your a a true professional, my old man would say “ if ya gunna do it do it right” Man you did that Yota right! But you should have Toyota diesel it!! Lol Also your cinematography and mix of audio & music were spot on, I personally think out of all the videos I watch yours is the best. But I’m a Hilux guy I’m biased!! Fj40 om606 !!!

[@austinniemela]

I would love to swap a fj40 someday!

[@rafaelvillalobosjr4884]

Oh, look 107 haters and counting. They must have unfinished projects they're salty about. These builds motivate me to finish mine ;)

[@DB.KOOPER]

Gorgeous... I'm in the PNW but I lived in Australia for over 6 years on a Cattle Station running 70-series cruisers and doing 4wd tours for the property owners. I came home and bought an 89 4Runner that I put on 35's with full Marlin everything then I got the diesel bug and missed my Diesel cruisers so... I built a 95 SR5 Limited 4Runner with a 1KZ-Te half-cut motor that only had 28,000 Kilometers on it... full OME suspension, SAS with 60-series hubs and manual hubs to match the IFS width in the rear, dual cases, e-lockers... And I'm towing it around (cause I don't want to pay for all that insurance) around with my 2006 TRD Tundra. I'm a Toyotaholic and I've been super stoked on your builds and how clean they are. Nice work mate. Subscribed.

[@Tripleog-hy7xp]

I want to learn from this guy, what an inspiration and display of hard work , dedication and to quality craftsmanship. What a legend .

[@garrettwold2616]

In the words of Mike Patey: “Get Back to Work.” You definitely took action on this build, thanks for the inspiration! PS needs a welder on the back 🤘

[@itwasmeguys7319]

this is art and you are the wizard 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@carlosdelacerda8508]

What’s that diesel motor he’s using? Where can I find a a diesel truck like that ?

[@BarnStangz]

I've seen some pretty cool stuff on YT, but man, this is amazing! Bravo! Your attention to detail is amazing!

[@austinniemela]

BarnStangz thanks man!!

[@andoandersen8388]

Dudes a mechanic, auto electrician, panel beater, painter, metal fabricator 👏🤯

[@Jesus-hx5vg]

This is the best transformation I've ever seen in my life

[@sopong4437]

Bless this video father

[@jay75rv]

Holy shit that front end..mate you an artist.Wish you decided to spend some time Down Under as we need your awesome skills to put out Luxs like that🤜🤛👌

[@caveyslux2786]

Amen to that I could do with a bar like that on my lux

[@dieseldummy76]

Man ever since Back to the Future I have loved the Toyota extended cab trucks. Thats a clean machine my friend.

[@SOLDADITO76]

I got my first Yota back in 2015, a 84’ 4x4 single cab for $1000 with 100,000 miles. Couldn’t find a decent bed to save my life, I didn’t want to do a flatbed so I went to the next generation (89-95). Looked decent but ocd got me about the body lines, and come to realize I wanted more room in the cab. So I got a bare cab (89-95) and rebuild the hole truck, we’ll almost. Still have the original 22r but is now EFI, the g52 finally died so installed a w56. Still rocking the 84’ single cab chassis, 89-95 cab and bed (shortened the bed 4” in the front),4” lift in the front and Chevy springs in the rear. Had to lift the body, engine, and drive train 3” to get everything to work well together. Pet a TRD Elocker rear axle in the rear finally getting ride of the 4.10’s and now rolling with 5.29’s. Nice part it looks stock unless you are a die hard then you’ll spot it. Daily driven on and off road now at 350,000 miles, I think it’s time to for a engine upgrade. I’m a old school V8 guy, but do like the torque diesels put out, specially in low displacement applications. Great build, you pockets are surely deeper than mine.

[@walteryoung8774]

The bed reminds me of something Optimal Welding would build

[@AXNJXN1]

Austin, your work is beyond amazing and the way you shoot this is another add on. Excellent work!

[@matthewcrossland2617]

Incredible amount of work, INCREDIBLE quality of work and doesn’t the results just show all of that! Hands down to you, what a job!

[@kukaboe]

You know how to put everything back on🙌🔥

[@g4yrut]

Man, you did an outstanding job all around. I'd trust my rig in your hands any day, no doubt. And those welds were bangin'!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you very much!

[@noahmacc5772]

Definition of built not bought. Badass, i love it

[@austinniemela]

Noah Macc thanks!!

[@icantsaywhat]

Dude just found this channel by accident. I am a big toy AOTA pickup truck fan. Especially the early body styles. You have created one bad as looking Toyota pickup truck. That would be one hell of a ride to own . You are very talented on the work you’ve done to that thing. Looks real good

[@austinniemela]

I can’t Say what thanks man I appreciate it! 👍

[@tomholmstrom8709]

The quality of workmanship is crazy

[@masonmack7453]

Straight up amazing work, I hope to someday have the skills this guy does

[@PunisherDMT]

Very nice build. Love the details like the grille and headilghts, and the bed. Only thing I would have done differently is coilovers with 3 or 4-link suspension, and smaller diameter wheels.

[@keepingitmellow]

Smaller wheels and big ass mud terrain tires would look good on this truck 🤌

[@blakejackson6582]

My first truck was a 90 model single cab Toyota with a 4 banger. Same maroon color as yours but mine had the big factory vinyl stripe. I sold it to a buddy and he killed it and sold it. I wish everyday I had that truck back. You can’t beat them. This is an awesome build. I love how the diesel still kinda has that Toyota glass pack-ish tone to it at high rpm. Keep up the good work.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!! Cant beat these old toyotas!

[@PeteyWheatie]

All I can say is "WOW" you are super talented...keep up the awesome work

[@troyhodulik5542]

All I can say is: Incredible!! And to do it all in a basic, simple garage. You've given me some inspiration and motivation to get to work on my 03 4Runner. Awesome.

[@austinniemela]

Nice man!! Thanks!

[@mannycarvajal80]

Loved the entired journey. I think that in addition to resources you have a great vision, also a lot of different skills on place (welding, paint, engine expertize) and the final result is badass. I wish I can help you one day on a transformation project! Manny from Costa Rica.

[@rampagedingo]

Insane motivation brow. What an insane build, plus a solid axle swap all by yourself. Good on you brow.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!!

[@rampagedingo]

@@austinniemela thank you too man. I feel like getting a hilux with a 3.0L turbo diesel 1kzte engine.

[@carloscreates001]

I'm not jealous but at awe that guys like you can take these cars and transform them into something beautiful. Just the sheer mental aptitude it takes to do this is insane. It's very inspiring and fulfilling. I don't know how you guys can afford to do it but Bravo 👏👏👏

[@austinniemela]

Thanks brother!

[@johnrobert1053]

The best looking Toyota build I’ve seen. In my eyes anyway! Great job man. Hope to see it someday in real life.

[@stephenjobe883]

Fantastic journey, you looked so young at the beginning! But seriously dude, that's a great turnaround from a tired looking truck to what it is today. Top skills to you.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks a ton!

[@wisdomandlove1661]

@@austinniemela great job. what will this cost to build or mass build??

[@daddybo80]

Wow your workmanship is one of a kind . The Truck is One of a kind. Great Job

[@colbymarsh2074]

I myself have a 1991 toyota pickup, DLX 4wd 3.0 v6. Shes all stock at the moment but I have ideas and you have inspired me a whole lot more. Keep up the great work!

[@austinniemela]

Awesome thank you!! 👍👍

[@avpr1c]

My 97 Land Cruiser needs this amount of restoration love. Can we work out a deal? 😁

[@jaybajan]

i love it i love it! I wish i had the skills to do a build just like this.

[@freesoul9324]

You are such an artist, that is what I call it Perfect.

[@sakhalin800]

Amazing work !! surprised with the rim size selection, but everything else is A+

[@johnpyle8027]

I don't know what your trade is, but this is one of the best restos I have seen! I also noticed, or didn't notice any helpers. The only thing I don't like and it's not wrong, I'm sure we just come from different generations. I hate tall wheels and no side wall tires. Even with that said I like the wheels I just would have used a 15" diameter with some meaty tires. Just generational. No ding!

[@harrisoncouch1]

I was feeling everything till you got to your tires and wheels. That being said, just cause I don't like them doesn't mean that you aren't a HECK of a builder! Killer job man. That's one slick Yota

[@ostaychehfong988]

Definitely worthwhile. Great project sharing and well documented in every details from start till finish. Feel like experiencing the recreation of masterpiece

[@nolanhill77]

Man the 1st gens are awesome.. your Toyota just totally blows it out of the fkn water. GREAT job.

[@1012Mrjesse]

Damn, really gives me inspiration to go through with a duramax swap on a square body chevy now.

[@12345678910yoable]

Awesome build! I personally wouldn't put such large rims on such a capable offroad rig but to each their own!

[@apexalaska]

They weren't necessarily too big, they were mostly too wide. I mean the sidewalls were stretched to reach the rim and the rim is the furthest point out making them extremely susceptible to damage.

[@realaussiemale567]

Great colour. A fantastic build made all the more satisfying by doing it all yourself.

[@abdalrahimhassan9303]

Man you got such a good experience in everything, wow amaaaaaaaazing!!

[@brandong5712]

I can't get over how mint that box was. You'd get easily $500+ here in Canada for a nice one like that.

[@ZedZerps]

I love it. Now do a Gen 3 with portal axels. I'll be more than impressed.

[@Many100videos]

You got a handfull of skills my dude. I wish to be there soon.

[@johnnycashh7148]

Another great vid...a stack or a pipe with the CAT type flapper would be bad ass on another diesel build.

[@elbob248]

Yeah. Because nobody has that.

[@ignignxkt]

That really hurt my soul watching you cut through that grille. I get why you did it, but really wish that wasn't destroyed to make it. Still, amazing build.

[@MH-go9wn]

Can’t believe after all that work building a beast and then u put those big ass rims! Shoulda been 16-17”

[@05RUNNA]

I agree with you guys but it’s his build and he’s happy with it

[@lk6912]

@scooter there is something to be said for how cheap, tough and sime leafs are...

[@trevoronkalo6010]

Jesus this Toyota is beautiful , you built one hell of a truck man.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you man!!!

[@danield5425]

Idk how or why I found this channel but I’m addicted. Love old yotas, and you’re doing some sick shit.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man! I hope you enjoy the videos!!

[@danield5425]

@@austinniemela 80s series cruiser sometime?

[@austinniemela]

@@danield5425 someday!

[@jason328d6]

I know the sprung front axle was easier, but do you regret not doing a 3 or 4 link?

[@austinniemela]

Jason 328D don’t regret it but would be sweet

[@user-sr6xe7nn2m]

Evil is real! How can someone dislike such a project?

[@scotmetcalf2745]

No shit?

[@crisdlcruz145]

I didnt like the rims and the removal of the oem bed

[@OutsideoftheGrid]

I’m at 8:10 in now! You had me worried about painting that engine compartment! Saw the wiring go in earlier… and thought… no!! Anyway, I saw on pins and needles to you got it cleared up!

[@nxtgen2b416]

You obviously have a true passion for what you do.

[@pbpager]

Would have love to see it with the original bed installed.

[@jzila9900]

Maybe but this one to me in my eyes a million times better

[@awhipps]

I had almost forgotten about the “world’s cutest tractor” you used to get the bed off.

[@guilleb4129]

You made the beast a bigger beast, like already the INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUCk is more INDESTRUCTIBLE Good Job Bro!

[@goraemon1]

I have almost same truck in Thailand and I wish I have enough equipment, tools and knowledge like you. Very nice!

[@caveyslux2786]

Why leaf why wouldn’t you go coil

[@desolatesurfer8651]

It needs a stock bed.

[@OwnerOP]

I want to learn from this guy. He's a legend.

[@t4oomf442]

YOU GUYS AREN'T PLAYING AROUND, SUPERB 10 / 10

[@leetuon8184]

Sick build!! All I wanted was a clean bone stock one with brand new motor lol

[@rydinhi5864]

Dude your skills or off the charts..I would hire you in a new York minute to build my 01 taco 4×4 !!!!

[@miabass2005]

good engineering, I really like the build.

[@harrylake9388]

Holy crap! I can’t believe this truck! I just can’t get enough, how can I get more beautiful???

[@garbagetrash2938]

Watching that diesel teardown was wild. They're so different from a regular combustion engine.

[@faithsilverann2009]

hes the mechanic the painter the electrician the driver cameraman the video editor everything hes like the GOD of everything

[@t.j.johnson1697]

Dude, you have mad skills. Bad ass truck!

[@Ryan-cn4ol]

This video deserves way more views. Great work

[@austinniemela]

I appreciate that!

[@yanglue611]

Such dedication. This video moved my heart. Thank you very much.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@JohnnyBravo1977]

I would say "This is love", and the old lady certainly is worth the trouble! Gratz for a great job man.

[@matteyre8711]

Where does this love of restoration come from with you and your bro’s?

[@codyweiler6083]

you had me at the turbo piping welds. Very clean

[@Shabec2982]

I’m not even a truck guy but this is really cool.

[@irwinorlina3564]

One of the best simple build i ever watch..i like this for my everyday buddy ride..

[@austinniemela]

👍👍

[@Frix6038]

Huge fan of those 70s to 90s hilux, thats one badass truck, great job 🤙

[@robertwalker7922]

Can’t wait for the next build.

[@garrettcuttriss5292]

Been following this for quite some time, have an 82 with a TDI but not nearly as clean. She’s a hammered wheeling rig 😅 looks amazing dude!

[@austinniemela]

Nice! Thats sweet!!!

[@theodorecarbajal2975]

Awesome build lots of work put into this

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Beautiful truck!!!! Unreal brother!!!!! That paint is beautiful!!! I'm completely blown away, with the Toyotamax and with how talented u are!!!!!

[@abdullahtanveer316]

OMG!! I loved it I loved it man! I've never seen a this old truck like this.

[@AaIsForAaliyas]

I just moved out to Egypt and because of your video I'll get a toyota hilux for sure، I was already planning on doing a 10" flatbed build but I think this may just be the truck, either this or a 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. I wish I met ya in Vegas while I was still in America, your work is effin epic and your welding abilities is sick!

[@electricgenie966]

I love that no high-tech equipment was use. You need to have a shop. Awesome build.

[@jasonsparks4601]

Amazing build! I'd like the bed color matched to the cab but that's just if I ever had the means to build one. Your ride is Bad Ass!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!!

[@maxb1047]

Man this's so beautiful truck

[@Kaiyes_]

Your videos has great therapeutic nature to it. Almost Trans like

[@pier11francesco]

In Europe it was sold with a 2.4 diesel engine from the factory! great trucks

[@bradleycollier7984]

Do you know model and year???

[@huntsnewy]

Cool build dude!! And ripper video too! Awesome to watch!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@Rdallday]

I have mad respect for your yota brotha. Great build. Keep it up. Dont ever get rid of it ! haha :P