How The FJ40 Transformed In 2023!

We started this build in March of 2023! Check out what we accomplished in 2023!!
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[@nevergiveup6809]

World-class craftmanship, what an awesome build

[@MrEmmers13]

This is the type of build that should be a SEMA! You’ve done such an outstanding job putting this truck together and I can’t wait to see more!

[@Sapnek]

I just found this whole series yesterday!!!!! Thank u for doing this..its awesome. Gives me something to aspire for

[@martinchristian7270]

8 minutes of awesome fabrication.😊

[@davidf.8497]

Love it how you don't waste 20 years of video on unscrewing a bolt or welding a part. Great job! Can't wait for the sequel! Happy new year and Hi! from Réunion Island, Indian Ocean. Keep up the great job!

[@ronthompson2366]

Are those seats and cup holders heated ? Lol.. just kidding.. it's a great build. This is the best part because it is so close the visual is there... but it is also when it is fun to slow up. Look it over tweak it here tweak it there.. add an idea of some little cosmetic change and or additions... just taking the time to enjoy the final little touches and do it right. Looking forward to seeing what's next as it all comes together. 😎👍

[@austinniemela]

Haha heated cup holders?! lol yeah it’s the fun part of the build where you can actually see the end in sight and it comes together!

[@sirjareq]

That’s so amazing! I don’t need Netflix or anything just more content of this sort

[@johnchase3059]

This is an amazing FJ!!! Love watching your builds. You and your brother really inspire me to do quality work on my own cars. Keep it up please 😁🤙🏽

[@davefury66]

Awesome progress so far Austin 👍🏻 the FJ is looking so dope🔥💯 looking forward to the continuation of this project 😎🤘🏼🍺

[@kflo1219]

Bro been watching you since the first Yota truck build…what you’ve accomplished since then is unreal. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!! The FJ40 is gonna be 🔥🔥

[@billybike57]

Wow! Extraordinary craftsmanship, I wish this was done in a series, I love deets!

[@2010troyboy]

This build is SEMA worthy brother! Seriously!!

[@Z-Bart]

Do you ever attempt to keep track of all your hours that go into a build?

[@austinniemela]

No I don’t! I really don’t want to know haha

[@Z-Bart]

@@austinniemela Good selling point for you. "Dude, I got 400 hours into this build. You tell me what that's worth".

[@skullfracture2]

It look so easy…guess I just need a few hundred thousand dollars for a complete shop full of tools! It’s so dramatic when you throw the metal on the welding table, you’re so cool.

[@gurufams]

It takes courage and dedication. Where is part 2?

[@paulsimmons5726]

Wow, the amount of time and energy put into this old Toyota was staggering; the final result, though, looks like it was well worth it! Great American craftsmanship throughout! I’d say they don’t make ‘em like they used to, in this case, they made it better!

[@ricktoole9991]

Its not a matter of having the right tools, it's a matter of knowing how to use them

[@user-yf3fb1ss1n]

Austin, for me you build works of art. Greetings from Italy

[@robsonsilva3804]

Caramba um sonho, aqui no Brasil temos muito no interior do norte, nordeste, cara, gostamos...

[@donkeywhistler]

It’s remarkable how much work you’re able to do for one person. Very well done. Great video too. One tip? Be certain that you’re looking out for your back. This type of work can do a number on your back, but if you’re careful, you can do it for much longer without a problem.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!! Yes I already have back problems haha since this video I did put a jib crane in the shop which helps a ton!

[@rhyswilliams695]

Looking good Austin. Would be great to see some wheeling footage of this one when you’re finished. It’s the one aspect which is lacking on your channel. Great fab content, but let us see how it works out on the trail!

[@persiaper7857]

I always love this part of any build you do

[@douggrunberg]

That's going to be...one hell of off road rig!!! Thanks for the video!

[@curcaadrian4804]

Simply the best...congrat Austin🎉

[@elgitanodanimolina]

Increíble ese trabajo! Saludos desde España

[@mahekkali3776]

This work is very wonderful and enjoyable, and it shows the experience and craftsmanship that you possess.. How I wish I had learned this profession.. I wish you success.

[@3LM393]

I wish if the restoration was done with original look, i like the first look on it, however thanks for sharing this.. keep up the good work

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Nicely done. I came up in these FJ's in the Panama Canal Zone. Last one the old man had was blue and diesel. Thing was a tank. Enjoyed much.

[@user-id8cd1fv5l]

Хорошая работа, молодцы! А какая прибавка произошла к основному весу после доработки?

[@KFMEDIA_07]

THE VIDEO IS INCOMPLETE, BUT REAALY INTRESTING, I WANTED TO SEE THE DISPLAY OF THE LARGE SCREENS PUT ON THE DASHBOARD

[@osamabadkeen9930]

I like you and Thank you for the quality of photography and directing. This is the best FJ40 modification series❤

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@user-jx1pr7jo8g]

We missed the Hilux that I had sold, we hoped that it would complete its construction project

[@P.Trim69]

Had old 76 with good frame pretty good body except it had marine plywood floor 😅 yelp how i got it. Put in great just plywood. Should kept it. Back on 94,95 maybe right in there had metal top with hatch. Run great to run through woods for a summer all i done put clutch slave cylinder rebuild.

[@averyblanton301]

Gosh dang, that dude tuff enough.

[@Nanank69454]

..saya suka....bengkelnya bersih...!!!

[@fgcihftcihxuchfbuhcnc8843]

Интересный автомобиль ! Хорошая рестоврация , даже при не большом парке инструмента , объём работы впечатляет ! 👍 Приятно наблюдать труд человека , который балдеет от того чем занимается !!! 🤔👍 😉😁

[@bazoldragth]

What a pleasure to watch well done sir !

[@WorlTramp]

Well done mate … that’s a massive task

[@saintb6969]

Watched your build videos and recommend it to everyone!

[@_dml]

Wow! You guys are beyond pros, You're freakin wizards. Can't wait to see more of You're work. 👍

[@HumbertoRubi-cr5jm]

I was excited til I saw the engine. Good work for the rest of the project.

[@TurismoRuraleNatureza]

Very interesting! I want to participate in one of these. I really like rural walks, as they are smoother. Jimny é Aventura no Campo 1. Turismo Rural e Natureza TRN #turismoruralenatureza #TRN

[@franciscobenedito3480]

gostei passeiro belo trabalho parabéns gostei belo carro linda máquina

[@P.Trim69]

Nice build shoot you don't need our opinion we need yours great video great work. Something that i wouldn't be afraid to go fast down interstate in .

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

WOW! I am so envious of your shop/garage! Some great craftsmanship going on there. Carry On!

[@denniscarreno5882]

What a beautiful transformation….your the man with millions of ideas n talent…..well built

[@myronpearson9427]

Impressive skill set bro! 👍

[@thefall3551]

You are a master of your craft brother. Take pride in your accomplishments.

[@curtisrosselot6973]

Love this build! You are very dedicated!

[@DarrenMartin-bw8zi]

Bro your work is nothing short of AMAZING!! Incredible transformation!

[@brianbasile9427]

Great build! Can’t wait to see you wheeling it… I’ve learned a lot watching you and you’ve inspired me to take on a build sometime next year after I move to Colorado… Cheers!

[@user-ci5yw8bn6d]

Практически ничего от оригинальной машины, газонокосилки можно также усовершенствовать

[@user-vz2ev8ux3r]

綺麗にしてもらったね　トヨタの会長も喜ぶわ❣

[@tomcole4736]

Outstanding, great skills

[@EduardoCharopem]

Trabalho de mestre 🎉ficou top❤

[@ahmedbenaisha9985]

I wish that I can work and learn from u bro good job keep up the good work 💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯

[@likits1999]

Daaaang! There he goes again, building another beast!!! Awesome!!!

[@raystar362]

Dude you the man me dad had exact same fj same colour wheels when I was a kid use to take us 4wd most weekends with his 4x4 club Geezs brings back memories Good old days,Good on ya bud awesome build

[@kayejaye261]

Great job. Really going all out. Fabrication and ingenuity. This build is amazing. Great shop. Pleasure watching ur vids sir.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you very much!

[@MussaKZN]

Fabrication ASMR

[@SteveInQLD007]

*Dude, love the build - that's some heavy duty stock plate you're using there! That thing ain't never falling apart!!*

[@luissilveira2452]

Awesome craftsmanship love watching you do your best work right in front of our eyes

[@JoshD10]

Where u been at Austin? Missing N living the content man. Keep it coming. U got this 🤜🏽

[@evgenynaumov553]

Lot of Job HUGE SATISFACTION GOOD LUCK ON NEXT PROJECTS

[@FabianAndresContrerasPrada]

Exelente kisiera k isieran un video restaurando mi renolt 6 exelentes videos

[@Jerricke_Fitness_Coaching]

That's how it's done! Great attention to detail!

[@thesuitedrestorer]

nice work! What is the brand and model of the metal cutting machine(with plasma)?

[@carni6319]

Mil-spec! Nice work man

[@itsgood888]

amost handmade newone goodjob awesome

[@voolandashland2914]

as always. your art is very beautiful to watch man. ❤

[@mmmk757]

Much respect to u sir u did ur thing on that restoration

[@lanemichaelmcconnell-hand1472]

Such and awesome build. I love the work. MORE.

[@aregelex4881]

Impressive skills man

[@pedroluistavarezsoriano1330]

Muy bonita la transformación pero debieron pintarla roja entera el interior y exterior 🇩🇴

[@nikolajskrabelj4503]

Young boy , very good work .

[@kevinsnead1125]

Great job! I like what you built

[@mcruz4467]

Y'all should have a big well-known shop by now!!!

[@hilangbos1301]

Very very good. I like tranformasi this car. 😍😍😍

[@randalllilley7696]

You are a very talented man enjoyed the video

[@R0mario666]

Работа мечты)

[@rizalkenady2180]

GoodJob bro.. Hugs from Bali Island ❤

[@shawnthomas444]

beyond amazing!!

[@tiokurniawan5242]

This is cool, very neat, the results are so I want to help and work there ❤

[@user-si5zv1df6m]

молодцы золотые руки

[@Kitchen_Politics]

Это очень круто!

[@franciscobenedito3480]

Belo trabalho passeiro gostei do vídeo parabéns belo trabalho parabéns passeiro tamo junto gostei do vídeo

[@brianszakacs3424]

Just....WOW!

[@jpallen719]

That is some serious fabrication on next level….. having been a fan of these for a really long time and written and many of them in Hawaii back when I was a kid I like a little bit but if you’re tired, but I think these are a little bit too much.

[@blaiz4]

hand down my favorite channel right not Austin is very good at this stuff

[@chutkiiiiiii]

this is called heavy duty mods🎉❤😮

[@andretraversy9391]

BRAVO et Merci pour la video

[@dylanelkins4318]

This man is does awsome work! ❤

[@romankolar4676]

Perfektní

[@tomcole4736]

My Uncle bought one brand new back in the 70's, i was so pissed when he sold it and did not tell me, i wanted to buy it badly. I was in High School and really liked that jeep. Did not ride in another until i was in Steamboat Springs for a softball torunement and hired a fishing guide. he picked us up in his which had a Chevy 350 coversion, teid to buy it buy he would not sell.

[@GemirRaifi]

yyg

[@jacobmarshall4935]

Didn't Toyota make the FJ40?

[@tomcole4736]

@@jacobmarshall4935 Of corse they did. When I mentioned "jeep" it was in reference to all smaller size 4wd vehicles, just like most adjustable wrenches or adjustable slide pliers are referred to as a Crescent Wrench or Channel locks. I have 94 Discovery, I call it a jeep, meaning a 4wd offroad vehicle

[@jacobmarshall4935]

@@tomcole4736 Neat. I work as an automotive locksmith, so for me...specifics are important!

[@bloodybuzzardbindel3555]

Many Landcruiser nuts hate them being called a jeep. We just ignore Toyota originally intended on calling it such

[@happylifestyle177]

Awesome work 🔱

[@Brokenansmokey5.99]

Absolute fantastic workmanship. Faultless! Also I am so frikkkkkken jealous of your workshop. I need one for my baby.😅

[@lucsurmon2623]

Happy new year Austin ! You are a great car builder indeed. Do you do it full time or do you do something else for living ? Hope you will not find my question stupid or already answered

[@austinniemela]

Thank you and happy new year! This KZbin is my full time job!!

[@davidgentz1731]

Nice job you're a talented dude that's for sure

[@samsulsamsul1090]

Mantap❤

[@jsvallee567]

you build a lot of cool stuff but that truck is so sick man good job and happy new year !