A Couple More Shop Toys!

[@gregh7457]

Your hard work is paying off. Buying stuff cheap, fixing and restoring it is how you build wealth and obtain dream toys.

[@frankp3757]

Nice to see Austin able to take his abilities to the next level by not being held back from a lack of tools. Keep up the good work and I enjoy your videos.

[@Jesus-hx5vg]

That lift just makes the shop look so clean. Love all the tools. Thanks for the motivation!

[@beaulicebailey5450]

You do a hell of a job on all your builds love all of them

[@conservativeokie]

Super-cool Austin! It is very enjoyable to see you not only expanding your shop’s capabilities, but also the tools available to you, assisting you to expand your productivity, safety and especially the depth of projects you will now be able to feasibly tackle, whereas before, may have been too time consuming to make them worthwhile! Very happy for you!👍🏼 Are we witnessing the beginnings of a Toyota 4X4 truck version of ICON in the making? An up and coming Toyota and smaller 4X4 trucks version of what Jonathan Ward has done for Broncos, FJ’s and 5-windows?! I suspect yes!!!😁👍🏼

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Very happy with the new tools!!

[@thelandcruiserproject]

It's amazing how much better certain jobs go when you have the right tools - and good on you for looking for used stuff first. We already have enough crap out there already. No need to get something that's bright and shiny when the scratched one works just fine.

[@austinniemela]

Exactly!!

[@thegonger1]

Awesome! You deserve the neat tools and lift, makes your projects so much easier. I can't wait to see that Tacoma run.

[@WhiskeyRiverRifleman]

Cool beans and you're going to love that transmission stand!

[@rosswheatley1577]

Congratulations on your new tools. You’ve earned them. I am happy for you

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

Plan on TDI swapping my 90 single cab 5 speed. Overlandy build. This is the most informative channel on all things yota!

[@chrisherd991]

The power plug is not weird it looks like one used in New Zealand and Australia. Love your work.

[@cgmwoodworx]

I'm glad you got a plasma lol they have all kinds of stencils you can get for hole cuts etc. Happy cutting!

[@Thewatson77]

Very good progress man👍🏼 And super nice additions to the shop!

[@tu_alum5619]

Glad the lift is working out well. Stay safe.

[@Dav963]

Not gonna lie, this is my favorite channel right now. Keep on grinding

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@robertsabatino2300]

You nailed it!! Love this channel

[@TTallon1]

That new Plasma cutter looks like it cuts great! im glad to see al is going well, truck looks mint with the turbo and everything fitted As well, cheers!

[@jimmadonna1436]

I bet your lovin the lift. Being able to see things at eye level is a game changer. I'm liking the Plasma cutter. I've never had a chance to use one.

[@garymallard4699]

A lift is a must have tool if your working on your own vehicles....i spent many years working on them and not having one at home sucked. I got one to install soon....i got a transmission jack too ..used one i bought years ago while looking for a lift .. gotta pull it out of my Big shop for my lift....another must have to lift and work safer....👍

[@mikeyoses72]

Man you are so inspiring. I love my yotas and I highly enjoy your channel. You're proff that you don't need the high end whatever to get the job done. This build series is sick and can't wait to see it finished. Your attention to detail is what I think most are lacking. Keep it up!! #yotayoses

[@box4aza]

Congrats on the new tools! very glad that Things going well for you! Keep doing what doing love to watch everything you do!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you! Will do!

[@benmihali9947]

Killer plasma cutter!

[@charlesgraham7088]

Nice toys. They should make things a lot easier and faster.

[@kakanator]

feels good man. its nice to be able to get the right tools for the job. I just found your channel and its awesome.

[@jerez.2133]

Congratulations bro on all your new tools I work on fire trucks and know how expensive tools can get wish I had a set up like your shop at home god bless you great work

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@markvroman2426]

Use an oversize hole saw to make a guide for cutting smooth circles with your new plasma cutter.

[@brunostephen6464]

Love how you put everything in detail ...really good

[@CB-hr6zs]

Good video bro, can’t wait to see this rig all done

[@mjcavender1230]

You deserve your success. Looking forward to continued great content.

[@skyking252]

Having a lift is next level. I hope to pull the trigger on that one sooner than later. Blue skies buddy.

[@Paulo-it5gq]

Super awesome that you now have better tools to build more projects and I'm glad you still want and u can keep doing this , your work ethic is a exemple to folow 💪

[@shelbydog1100]

I couldn’t help but notice you placed your water separator by your air compressor. I did a lot of research when I put air in my shop and it’s actually recommended to put it minimum of 10 feet away from the compressor allowing the air to cool down and separate from the moisture allowing it to stay in the filter.

[@bradybeekman5480]

Congrats man, happy for you!

[@mrm4155]

Nice, I need to get a plasma cutter too. I’ll have to check out that one

[@willb3018]

Transmission jack is a great add to your shop. The plasma cutter too. We all ...well, a lot of us anyway... have budgets to deal with. If you were in a fab shop using it every day, maybe a "better" one would be in order But I think you will be fine. I am a DIYer so I almost never buy the best or worst. There is always a good middle ground.

[@austinniemela]

Yes for sure! If you need it everyday then buy a good one, for someone like me these cheaper units are just fine!

[@ivanperkes6006]

Dude, I love that you are doing it in shorts. I haven't even read the comments yet but I'm sure there are some safety guys just screaming at their phone 😂

[@garymallard4699]

Your adaptor solution to the plasma power cord is one way...i just buy a new matching male end and rewire it. If 220-240 i use a welding male to match my welders....as i have 2 Big Extension cords for reaching everywhere ( including outside )... Then it all plugs in where i go...

[@madcratebuilder]

Crows foot for that tight turbo fitting? New tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philipv-twin1599]

Excited to see what's in store for the future! I've seen guides out there for cutting circles with your plasma cutter. I think Eastwood makes one, but you can probably rig one up yourself.

[@seanrussell3897]

You’ve got talent, glad you can finally afford to put it to use

[@albono780]

You seem like a real good guy man you deserve all those cool toys god has blessed you 👍

[@austinniemela]

I appreciate that!

[@raidmax1098]

still a under rated channel, shop really looking good👌

[@likearockcm]

Any excuse to use the lift now 😄 Glad your able to take it up a notch and have more fun !!!

[@Anders0nic]

Time for a shop expansion to hold a paint booth… I wish I had a plasma in my garage.

[@bradenhagemann2321]

Love the channel, would really enjoy watching you put a 4bt with compounds in a half ton when this project is all done! I think it would bring in more viewers too!

[@m1carbine2001]

Have you ever thought of doing some write-ups on the whole diesel swap process? I’ve been wanting to do one of these for years. I’m still trying to figure out what would be best. I originally thought it would be cool to put a 4bt in an old Toyota pickup but then found out more on the TDI swaps. I also recently found someone who is selling a 1kzte with a tranny for a pretty good price. Still don’t know what I should do. If I don’t do the 1kz then I would do either a TDI or om619. Any positive thoughts/guidance would be appreciated. I’ve got a 1st gen Taco.

[@garymallard4699]

The VW have more support for kits or actual installs than the mercedes... Seem the best choice but any engine is great....depends if you want different or common....( mercedes or vw ). Pretty sure getting another VW would be quicker if you need to replace it too

[@diyjeff1838]

Good for you!! Keep up the great work. I need a lift.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!

[@frediefarmer]

You’ll get way better at it the more you use it..👍🏽👍🏽

[@timcervinsky]

You know what I wish you would do? Drive it around for a few weeks to get a baseline MPG estimate before you mod the hell out of the truck. Stock tires, stock drivetrain, stock body weight...in other words real world application. From everything I see the TDI swap isn't any easier or cheaper than any other engine swap that can be done on these trucks aside from the MPG gains.

[@kaidenviik7708]

Just an idea for a Video... You should dyno your red truck... Would really like to see some numbers before I deside to do a 1jz or the tdi

[@darciwalter3919]

Excellent video 🤩🥳😎👍🏻

[@MussaKZN]

Your weird plug is a 20amp Australian plug socket!! Not even weird just normal!

[@emanuelrosales2078]

Excelente trabajo

[@jairpineros4164]

good job

[@dandorris8531]

Get you a couple of screw jacks also.

[@scottkailey1]

Nice!

[@pdxminecraft]

I see we both made a similar mistake. Ordered band clamps and ended up with having to run the nut way down.

[@Toyotamudbogs85toyotapickup]

I bought the same plasma cutter, I couldn't have done my Mercedes diesel swap in my Toyota without it. Curious what type of transmission did you put in the TDI swap

[@austinniemela]

Sweet! I am running the r150f

[@ttinnovations3310]

Sweet !! I need a cheap plasma too =)

[@mikecabrales9598]

Love the content, all the best wishes for you sir

[@connormatthew4733]

I don’t know anything about tuning, but why delete the MAF?

[@WorkingOnRocks]

I think this man deserves a om606 Mercedes diesel swap into a tacoma 😏😏🇺🇸

[@austinhopkins5944]

Who are you getting to tune it? I'm at the same point with my BHW swap

[@austinniemela]

I’m using Malone!

[@mathuelee2686]

Up the air pressure a little bit more a slow down on the pull

[@syedzada5728]

you're awesome bro

[@greengeeker1]

Sorry if I missed it. What's your plan for CCV?

[@austinniemela]

I havent decided yet!

[@limitzone4074]

Oh to have a lift a man can dream

[@mrb1864]

A cheap arse but a smart arse too . That lift is proper built, would of spent a lot of dollar get matching quality new . Stretching your dollar smartly is part of reason you in such a good shop ... Have fun with the toys ...

[@arvindriddick]

Im early. Commment numba 5 hah. Playful side of me. I love all the shop toyyyyyss 😭 i gotta start thinkin about getting a lift of my own

[@carsonkomac7421]

Why don’t you just leave the maf? If you want it in the future than it’s there.

[@tonyjovanovic9259]

Who else looked at the plasma cutter light?

[@MonkeyWithAWrench]

do yourself a favor and not develop the habit of using the plasma torch as a hammer. It'll save you tips, guides, and torches. When cutting the thick stuff, watch the angle of the sparks if possible. freehand stuff I try to keep it about 30 degrees from vertical. its as fast as my dinosaur of a plasma cutter would do a clean cut before its untimely death.

[@tradeMark182]

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