First Drive In The Completely Rebuilt Toyota Hilux!

[@Muhaba-Hairu-Teyime]

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

[@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 💯

[@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!

[@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.

[@Canadian750]

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

[@alankrohne1644]

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

[@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.

[@cameron9122]

I think the induction noise is my favorite part of this build. It's such a satisfying sound

[@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.

[@12collier]

I can’t wait for videos on the bed/ body work. I noticed the back glass had a gap on the bottom of the sliders. The easy fix I did for mine was to put a piece of old pool noodles between the two sliders. It evened it out and kept the rain, cold and wind out. Great build.

[@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.

[@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 👍👍👍

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@SBAaen]

Love the Old yota! I especially Dig that all the new Stuff are hidden under the rusty exterior!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@appleguy6708]

Can’t wait to see this thing bodied and painted

[@65Coasty]

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

[@TheScottTracy]

i've got a lowered hilux running a highly modified 22r. swapped the low profile rims for a smoother ride. Speedo also bounces but is more rapid in finding the correct speed and it's sporadic, i've heard its the speedo cable and using grpahite powder or silicon spray can help with that if not then it may be the gears at the end of the cable (not a mechanic so not sure). mine sounds bad at idle (cammed) great once running. i've got bigger jets so it chews through fuel and detonates after turning it off if i've been driving it hard. Mine was neglected when i got it, i've put money into it but i'm learning so i fix things as i find them. Your build sounds very similar to mine and it's making me want to go for a drive. Love your work!

[@1970ronin]

love the sound of the sidedrafts

[@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.

[@jaybats7865]

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

[@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.

[@mdmn8160]

Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮

[@2THGap]

Sweet! You're getting there man.

[@sekaopelaelo1934]

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

[@TrillMurray]

Nice work! I just took my 84 for my first drive yesterday. Crazy how simple the 22r is!

[@vinr6867]

Nice little truck, its been fun following along!

[@ryanvanhoy8004]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@date6431]

It’s really come together and made a real cool ol’ yota, congrats!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tashreeqdalvie7444]

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

[@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!!

[@TomBudin]

this is an awesome truck bro

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

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

[@nicholassmith8418]

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

[@gregh7457]

that windshield gasket will leak like that i can guarantee it. you can try pushing/stretching the gasket into each top corner with both hands, one hand inside the glass and the other hand outside when the gasket and glass are warmed up so it stretches better

[@ruslangabitov5202]

Congratulations! Great results of a long hard work. Respect!

[@larrybrownlee9255]

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

[@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.

[@QuickAF]

Excited to see a dialed in weber,i messed with a few(never side drafts) and they always frustrated me before I got them right lol

[@duncanmccarvill2947]

Standens Spring in Calgary AB. Not ideal, but if you’re hitting a wall they’re an option to try.

[@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

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

Spent most of my youth playing with side draughts they definitely take a lot mucking about but once you get them jetted right nothing is better. You used to be able to get a whole kit with like 50 different jets I'm guessing they're selling them one at a time these days

[@FelipeSalinasV]

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

[@richmill6043]

Nice truck! Love that sound!

[@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 ,

[@scottblake6850]

Truck looks badass! Are you going to clear coat it

[@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 ^^

[@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

[@optin1499]

good video cool truck keeping up with this one for sure

[@22re53]

People have super heroes, you are mine! Damn good videos!! The choice in cars and your builds are far out. I wish you were my neighbor lol. I have a 66 toyota stout that I have neglected but this build gave me a boost. 👍🏼 nice job!!! That engine bay is clean and you have more talent in your left pinky than me whole. Keep up the good work

[@austinniemela]

Haha thanks man I appreciate that! Better get on that stout or I’m going to come steal it haha I want to build one someday!!

[@dustinwalker7849]

I’d assume hardwoods are normally used for their durability. There are some cheaper hardwoods out there as opposed to a soft pine which, if you’re never going to haul anything may not be an issue anyway. A cheaper hardwood could always be stained for a different color, and make sure to use a spar-urethane for water protection

[@techtiger38]

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

[@Joshua8525]

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

[@johnnycashh7148]

Need to look into a bead roller...with your skills, you'd turn out some cool stuff!

[@chancgoshorn2006]

Try using silicone spray and spraying the rope before you put it in. That works well too

[@ZanyBuildCo]

Absolutely love this build. Ps title should say rebuilt not rebuild, damn auto correct

[@davidebert8175]

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

[@SimonElenor]

Buy vacuum tuning kit for motorcycles will help alot. Also install a single wire oxygen sensor and read it with a meter. 750mv is what you are looking for.tines so many carbs i hate the bloody things.

[@hermyherm365]

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

[@natewade001]

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

[@hz1234]

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

[@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!

[@ericwright6672]

AWESOME AUSTIN NIEMELA! that's your new name!

[@jeffrose3941]

What gremlins……. Comin’ along nicely!

[@plasticinthetree4261]

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

[@buildbros2088]

Do those carbs have an accelerator pump. ? If so maybe there is a slight adjustment for the bog down low when blipping the throttle. I’d guess it’s a bit rich

[@MacGyver22]

Did the same thing on my valve cover

[@andrewreed3505]

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

[@billocampo1365]

You can probably heat up the top windshield molding and push it up, and same with the bottom part

[@joelturner1849]

Austin, give Pohl Spring Works a call, they might be able to make your springs. They are in the Valley

[@austinniemela]

Actually I did and I should have a set in a couple weeks!!

[@amedeoperri3571]

Great work!

[@hz1234]

Great car and fun to drive 🔥💪

[@scotttschritter631]

Talk to Pohl springs. Maybe they can help

[@edmartini9724]

Very tool to see it running!!

[@liveoak7838]

I would put the stock cam back in for comparison. I've tried some aftermarket cams but found the stock grind to be ideal.

[@MussaKZN]

22R for the win. Rear airbags.

[@sman6717]

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

[@joelllux88]

Love the build mate! Can I ask what you do to restore the nuts and bolts - cerakote air cure or something?

[@DEATER155]

You know what a sweet paint job would be for this? Black with red flake or red pearlescent

[@carstenvalentin8234]

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

[@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!

[@osvaldobarrios3206]

Toyota celica seat 😍

[@rlscustoms]

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!

[@bradlininger6393]

Shouldn't there be a check valve on the booster vacuum line? Double check that fuel pressure as well good work dude

[@liveoak7838]

I agree, needs a check valve

[@tylersmith293]

Not a small truck fan. But hard not to think that’s cool.

[@adventurousairman]

Love it