First Drive In The Completely Rebuilt Toyota Hilux!

Finally taking the Hilux out on the road!! And its a blast to drive!!!
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[@papawheelie5835]

Great workmanship, methodical troubleshooting, all in all, a nice build. That said, it sort of looks like a homeless dude with a heart transplant and some new Jordans.

[@jeffrose3941]

What gremlins……. Comin’ along nicely!

[@edmartini9724]

Very tool to see it running!!

[@chefsadventures7849]

What does he mean by 30, 12, 8 degrees?

[@quickturn66]

Timing advance

[@mjohnsmith9529]

Please help me if you can...

[@hennesseytseng7459]

Awesome job. Love your problem solving. Unlike all those “perfect” first time builds. I appreciate the “real life” problems and the search for solutions.

[@osvanigomez7435]

Agree 💯

[@aregelex4881]

you gotta cut the gasket in the upper middle location, then you pull it to each corner to make it seal and then you cover the cut gap with an aluminum piece or another piece of gasket 24:09

[@rtarr12c]

Your old break booster having a vacuum leak would have made it run lean. You adjusted to compensate for the old booster. Now you have fixed the vacuum leak so it’s running a little more rich. Good luck thanks for the video.

[@natewade001]

Everyone like and comment so Austin can get himself a new pair of shoes 😂😂😂

[@kamo7434]

Keep up the great work, Austin! I'm loving the builds and your attention to detail. Thanks for bringing us all along and showing the ups and downs of the process. 509 represent!

[@albinoblacksheep7826]

SO COOL ❤️❤️ LOTS OF SUPPORT AND THANKS FORM SOUTH AFRICA Please make a new heart sticker for that rear pillar same colour as the wheels if you like the idea.

[@richardbrowne3641]

Use a 10 m.m. intake and 12 m.m.exuast clearance for valves. I had the same problem with a single HOLLEY 500 carburator on a Offenhoser intake for a 22R. It could be the jets are too big. Try #38 jets. You need a twin carburator fuel/air mixture tool on the carburators. When the timing is adjusted right it should idel like a model T Ford engine with a tink sound on every cylinder. Also try a HOLLEY 7 p.s.i. electric fuel pump with a 4 p.s.i. regulator for fuel preasure. That engine when it's fine tuned should get 200 + horse power on a Dyno machine.

[@Canadian750]

Could try rubber mounting the noisy fuel pump, nice work cool truck

[@williamhorn4290]

Cant wait to see the body work

[@todd_halfacre]

Heresy! Lol

[@williamhorn4290]

@@todd_halfacre xD

[@ljschaerig2134]

I don’t think he’s gonna do the body work you must’ve missed that video

[@williamhorn4290]

@@ljschaerig2134 i must have, yah! Shame though, it'd look awesome.

[@sekaopelaelo1934]

Fast moving channel, I love these frequent uploads keep it up bro.... Lots of love from botswana 💪🇧🇼

[@deoranbell6596]

If you can use a catch can in the place of the filters will make the idle also better

[@scrappyjackalope9558]

You are running rich because it is rich and not because of spark plug gap. Put the gap back to where DUI recommends. The HEI distributer has a much higher voltage and it is fine, by design! They run like that in stock GM applications as well as DUI's perfectly. Heck that is why you bought it to get the performance advantage of the ability to run that huge gap and get that awesome burn..Jet the damn carbs right or take it to someone who knows what they are doing. It is important to have a decent burn especially when the motor is new like that so you dont wash out thos rings with fuel. I have a old time weber book somewhere here that lays out really well recommended jetting for your application. I have used it many times over the years and if you want I can go try dig it out. It has helped me get real close with many dual dcoe's in the past in my different toyotas and datsuns. It is really good on sizing you emulsion tubes, jets, venturies, everything.. let me know

[@negrolortiz8689]

Bless much RESPECT 🇵🇷💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏽

[@WeaselBurrito]

Get a sync tool, install your wideband and be patient. Weber tuning is an art form (one that I never fully mastered). I had a mildly built 22r with a single Weber 40 and a VW bug with duals. Both were happy as clams at full song but both had some sort of chronic low RPM drivability challenges that I was able to minimize but not totally get rid of. The brake system thing is known between the later pickups and tacomas, was going to mention it to you but wasn't 100% on it working with the really old trucks. My 87 (4wd) has a T100 master and booster, V6 2nd gen 4runner calipers and 80 series LC wheel cylinders. All 100% bolted right on.

[@kayejaye261]

Yes wood bed with clear coat. Get springs in back. Runs too good to jar ur kidneys loose on cruise. Love the truck. Great vid. 👍

[@nickcrill7718]

I’d fill the gap with black silicone. Just in case it wants to leak and if you can make it look good it might not be noticeable

[@Loose-goose]

This ^^

[@hz1234]

People will be surprised when they see it on a road if you leave an exoskeleton without paint😂💪👏

[@bernardcrane750]

Austin, hope you give this gem a nice paint job or wrap. Your pristine work so far deserves a fine finish. No a fan of "patina" on this build. My two cents.

[@Niko-iw1sr]

Might be helpful to get iridium or platinum spark plugs instead of the copper ones you're currently running. From what I've heard they spark hotter which may be just what you need

[@wingnut5730]

I agree. Iridium and platinum will burn hotter. Better, hotter spark =Better fuel burn

[@DuanDao]

Your hard work and persistence it's paying off man. Truck runs looks and looks like your on the final stretch to finding up this build.

[@bailey7067]

Truck looks and sounds great man. This has been my favorite build so far. Motivates me to get my 80 Corolla up and running again

[@1snzeros633]

Cherry truck man👌 Learned alot from ur vids man keep it up and i did the brake booster swap cus mine has a hissing sound when i turn the truck off..thanks again!!

[@nicholassmith8418]

Got some headlight man. It will look sick with led headlight and maybe led pod for fog light.

[@Muhaba-Hairu-Teyime]

Muhaba from Ethiopian. i enjoy every single portion of hilux building. Hardwork+skill=Austin Niemela

[@clayton203]

Never did catch the size of exhaust pipe, I’m a firm believer in letting the 22r breathe, I don’t think them motors need hardly any back pressure I run 21/2 inch all the way to where ever, and did you put any size performance cam in there, can’t tell , with those carbs and header, my opinion it would have been a plus, I’m running basically the same set up, with a 290 lunati cam, 10 and 10 on valves, it’s a sweet build, been running for 10 years, still getting 20 mpg, and that’s with 5.29’s and 35’s , but to each there own, it’s a remarkable build, and great videos on this truck, , love your videos

[@comporangegt]

Great job on getting the helix on the road! The exhaust sounds fantastic. I wonder how luxury vinyl plank would do for the bed? It’s cheap, easy to work with and you can get it in any color you want. Keep up the good work man.

[@65Coasty]

Sounds good. Definitely change jets. I had Webber carbs on my ol Escort in the early 80s.

[@TomBudin]

this is an awesome truck bro

[@scottblake6850]

Truck looks badass! Are you going to clear coat it

[@FelipeSalinasV]

Congratulations man !! Cheers from your fans club in Chile 🇨🇱 🤘

[@chrishuyler3580]

Only way you’re gonna get a quiet high pressure fuel pump is by putting it inside the tank. I went through all that with my REPU and finally just bought a Holley Retrofit kit. 3” hole saw cut out the original pickups and dropped the unit right in the tank. Works great and can barely hear it.

[@austinniemela]

This is a low pressure pump! Puts out 4-6 psi. Just real loud

[@270Remi]

Since it won't be holding much weight cedar would look great in the box. I got 5/4"x3-1/2"x8' for Home Depot for about 4 bucks a stick a few months back

[@koolBOY8323]

cedar would hold up well to elements and bugs too.

[@austinniemela]

Nice I’ll price it out!

[@chrisstedman4039]

@@austinniemela Red oak is cheap right now and very hard. Hickory is harder and cheaper and looks like Oak. If you have Amish in your area you can get the wood even cheaper. Professional wood finisher here. Need any tips feel free to contact.

[@austinniemela]

@@chrisstedman4039 I check Home Depot today and everything was very expensive! I might have to try a different supplier

[@chrisstedman4039]

@@austinniemela You should try a local cabinet shop. At very least they will be able to tell you were to purchase lumber. Home Depot lumber is expensive and lower quality

[@andrewreed3505]

plans for a tailgate? maybe a little custom metal work??

[@randy6350]

Viking’s and DIY coilover’s. Wish I could post a photo of mine on an 05 reg. cab Taco. Got the idea from a 1st. Gen Taco from TW. First set I had upper mounts water cut & welded then used a 2.5”x10” coilover spring (they come in many lengths & weights) Until I had a friend machine custom lower mounts to use OE springs on the front treaded shocks.

[@carstenvalentin8234]

Maybe you can find springs at NEW SOUTHWEST SPEED BLACK Magic. - I love what you do.. 👍

[@Invincibletro]

The only reason the 509 is on the map is because of the Niemela family, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs... Win number 2 today.

[@dandorris8531]

Try Boise Spring. For anything classic when it comes to glass and windshield seal. I've always heard Pilkington glass who make a classic series and Precision Seal. I'm not sure though If they make anything for Toyota's though. Give them a call. Maybe try a different brand seal Precision as the glass looks pretty good. In the 67/72 C/10 community they have found replacement glass is thinner and seals are not all the same. That's why most use what I've mentioned above.

[@PONO-go3ee]

Get a Baffle insert for that Muffler , or get a Magnaflow , when running Duel Carbs you wanna hear As much intake As possible at normal Running Speeds , you should be Able to her the Whole sequence of Induction Spark Burn Power Strokes even over Trans Gear Winning , that Start off Flood of Fuel (BOG) kinda never goes away it’s Like a Habit with That Initial Rev , to get it to hang enough to Start off without over Reving and riding the Clutch after all it is Mechanical , or like having to Double clutch an old Trans of a truck ,

[@mini_worx]

Your build gives me hope. I recently bought a '72 Corona in rough shape with a 22re already swapped into it. It will be a massive project but I can't wait 👍👍👍

[@alankrohne1644]

Feeling like a little kid on Christmas morning...so excited to she the old (young lady) running

[@tradeMark182]

AUSTIN , GREAT FLIPPIN JOB ONCE MORE ! , since day 1 i knew AVR is a tube to be subbed to and you dont miss never. Cant wait to watch it till the end build

[@ericwright6672]

AWESOME AUSTIN NIEMELA! that's your new name!

[@skibootdier9488]

Please, don't leave it a rat-rod.. Paint it and do the bodywork.. That would make it really nice. Lexus has a beautiful pearl-white that would make the rims standout. That's too cool and rare of a truck to leave it all beat-up looking..

[@jaybats7865]

Congratulations Austin! Amazing Hilux great job. Thanks for the fun dude

[@mrm4155]

Looks good. I would just cut the floor, raise it an inch, and re weld it. That, or cut the old one out and builds new wood floor that is raised

[@adventurousairman]

Love it

[@ryanvanhoy8004]

@24:15 common issue with toyota windshields. Seal it somehow so the pillar firewall/cab connection doesn’t begin to rust.

[@optin1499]

good video cool truck keeping up with this one for sure

[@boriskazakov9937]

Ты молодец.скажи пожалуйста момент затяжки гбц тойота хайлюкс .бензин.спасибо

[@larrybrownlee9255]

Sounds good! Can you make a 2ed Gen Toyota heater valve work? Passably locate it in the cab.

[@RobBread1]

Sweet! You're getting there man.

[@falkie52degrees68]

Hey Austin great work and really enjoy your videos. My apologies as I hit the dislike button by mistake. Not the case at all and if you see a dislike from me please ignore or delete it!!

[@highdesertforester]

Love the problem solving but dude, YT is throwing an absolute shitload of ads in your vids now.

[@techtiger38]

Your dual confibulator deerder is off 3/4". Torque to left with torsion melfion.

[@SuperDimeguy]

I feel you on this I finally set my Datsun aside, I finally got it running and it has dead spots on the throttle and my plugs are also black.

[@brine8654]

How much would you charge for me to send you my 03 4door taco and do build series like this?

[@oribesalinas1395]

Where can I get a refurbished brake booster bro? I have a 75 Hilux and need the booster :/

[@davidebert8175]

Build new top mounting for your front coiloverss with the 2 inches included

[@mdmn8160]

Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮

[@Joshua8525]

Bed notch, raise the center portion of the bed like the bagged low rider guys do.

[@MrTaDodge]

67 thru 69 Camaro big block front springs

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

Happy for ya and you’ve done a lot. You should be proud 👊

[@Manu-rl1pd]

The shoes 🤣🤣🤣

[@ОлександрТаран-ю4ь]

Доброго здоров'я привіт з Одеси Україна.

[@scotttschritter631]

Talk to Pohl springs. Maybe they can help

[@austinm6126]

how did u do your throttle cable? looks way better than oem unless it is haha

[@hermyherm365]

This things looks and sounds amazing I need to get me a mini truck

[@appleguy6708]

Can’t wait to see this thing bodied and painted

[@todd_halfacre]

So geeked for you dude. Despite my hate of wheel color I LOVE this truck and every other decision you’ve made here. Props. Major props.

[@sergioromero1198]

Muy bonito carro, cuando lo termines me lo regalas 😅

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

More air more air should take away the dead spot.

[@plasticinthetree4261]

Man, that looks a lot like north Idaho where I used to live.

[@hz1234]

Great car and fun to drive 🔥💪

[@lamboferruccio]

Austin I’m wondering what size venturi’s you’re running, you’re gonna need to max them out to 36mm…with a cammed 2.4 those carbs are actually too small you actually need 45’s instead of 40’s.

[@austinniemela]

They are 33's. Yeah I know it would do better with 45's or 48's but I got these carbs cheap so I'm going to run them!

[@richmill6043]

Nice truck! Love that sound!

[@stevencorrales2683]

Awesome videos! I love the look of the truck. Have you reached out to Techno Toy Tuning? When I was getting my old Celica setup the had pretty much everything I needed for my suspension and steering, also very knowledgeable about old Toyotas.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man! I actually found a local shop to build me springs!

[@grantshepherd94]

Now for some razzle dazzle time to turbo it 😏

[@MacGyver22]

Did the same thing on my valve cover

[@franklinrobleto6755]

Me gustaría conseguir todo el sistema de escape

[@1970ronin]

love the sound of the sidedrafts

[@chesterossa]

Comment algorithm compliance

[@budsarge3736]

try rubber mounting your fuel pump

[@kunnunisha9938]

Love from India 💚💚💚💚💚

[@chipadkins8635]

Help, help!! Please paint me!!

[@gebreelalkharraz8156]

Like the video good work

[@tashreeqdalvie7444]

Wood, bed sounds cool, congrats for the First drive, hardwork pays off, joy overload, hand built, favorite built, bakkie, truck 💯👌🤠

[@عليالشهري-ز2ص]

أحسنت الان اصبحت جاهزة

[@kealahau6727]

The seal WILL leak inside and rust the A pillar ...I have the exact problem on my hilux...no choice but silicon....

[@ItsJoshN]

are you leaving the patina?

[@osvaldobarrios3206]

Toyota celica seat 😍

[@mjohnsmith9529]

I'm rebuilding a 82 Toyota.. and quest to find a windshield replacement seems impossible, where did you find yours.

[@gouthams7825]

is he Devin's bro?

[@sman6717]

Good stuff sir. I like what you've done so far👍🏽. Happy Thanksgiving giving !

[@4runrJay]

Check with BC racing over in FL, they do nothing but custom coilover kits and I’m pretty sure you can find whatever size and weight you need

[@orlandomuniz876]

Looks damn good, i need to know how you did your front suspension. I need to get rid of my torsion bar up front. Love the wood bed idea!

[@austinniemela]

Check out stabfab.com! He makes sweet suspension for them!

[@orlandomuniz876]

@@austinniemela thanks a million man, been looking to do this to my yota for a while!