KZread recommended this video and I’m so impressed with what I just watched. What most impressed me, was your careful approach to disassembly, fabrication, and assembly. I would love to know how much time you spent on this, I’m sure it was a ton of effort! Keep it up Austin!

@austinniemela

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man! This build took about 10 months!

@rooslawn

Жыл бұрын

Amazing to see a project like this through, and the variety of skill set involved is impressive! You’ve got a new subscriber!

Man I’m always amazed watching you tear something down and put it back together. I think I’m even more impressed with your fabrication skills though. Awesome to see the vision come to life. You’re a talented dude. That’s an awesome Yota. I’d kill to have one that clean.

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@mariozavala3793

2 жыл бұрын

@@austinniemela were are you located Austin

@rogerkilburn4732

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said

@rogerkilburn4732

2 жыл бұрын

I 've had 2 toyota trucks. 1982, 2006 tacoma. They are by far the most reliable trucks I've ever had. Austin is amazing. He is a natural in front of the camera and a natural when working on vehicles. He is truly blessed.

@anneececarter

2 жыл бұрын

Ngl id love this lil truck

The time, money, effort, blood sweat and tears you put into that tacoma. I know if that truck could talk it would thank you for bringing it back to life and with some amazing upgrades aswell. Great job bro, go enough it now :)

@anadil888

Жыл бұрын

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I was already impressed at the powdercoating of the arms but then you shocked me with the engine swap. All the custom work done is amazing to watch. You have more patience and skill than I could ever imagine having. Bravo and wishing you nothing but the best 👏👏

You have some incredible automotive, fabrication, body & paint and welding skills...a true craftsman. Awesome job keeping the great generation of Tacomas on the road!

@austinniemela

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@honeybadger4660

Жыл бұрын

also with the camera and editing, too good

@djaxiom26

Жыл бұрын

You want to do my 2001 next?

Thank you Austin. It is awesome to watch you work and see all of the thought and care you put into the details. It is inspiring to see the transformations take place. Keep it up and keep the videos coming.

Idk what I was more memorized by the truck or the thought in the back of my head how amazing it is that you make time and have the patience for this.

I have literally watch this video over and over again, well done Austin. I would be thrilled to have such a custom built truck. You truly are the definition of gifted hands. God bless you and preserve you always

I’m a reformed VW owner turned Toyota owner, but it’s hard to deny the performance benefits of the powertrain. Amazing work.

By far my favorite build series of your channel! Love your work man, keep up the great work, and thank you for all you do! Can't wait for the next project!

One one hand I'm impressed, but when I saw you take that TDI engine out of that Passat, my heart sunk a bit. Those are a dying breed. VW TDI Passat is probably the best driving vehicle I've ever owned. You got what the VW TDI community calls a 'bombproof' engine in your Tacoma now.

Bro as a full time mechanic.. this was so satisfying to watch. Congrats on the new truck man!!

This has been a phenomenal project and a true pleasure to see the amazing progress and special skills as well as amazing talent! Thank you for sharing this Austin, it has been truly enjoyable! We are really looking forward to the next chapter! 😁👍🏼

This is one of the best projects I’ve watched in many many years craftsmanship seem impecable and you can feel the pride in the project; just amazing!!!!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

This channel deserves like 6x the subs it has

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Someday!!

I only could work on restoring projects with my dad when I was young. Now I'm in something different field but I always loved doing those projects than my job. Your videos are inspiring thanks for your efforts

Honestly. Stumbled upon this channel months ago and what you are creating here is mindblowing. To the point where I feel like I should have done something much different career-wise. You have an amazing set of talents and skillsets. There is literally not a single part of a vehicle you cannot touch and improve.

I'm impressed with the skills of the build and the editing. Great job folks!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

honestly, what a great transformation. I love watching your videos and honestly I knew this one was going to turn out great. you've set the bar pretty high and it's obvious that you have the skill to knock it outta the park. thanks for sharing!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

This is much better than the other videos. You have really come along way with doing actual mechanical work!

You do such beautiful work! This is my favorite out of the three Toyotas. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I agree!

Great job Austin, Im always so excited when you drop a new video and so sad when it ends. Please never stop making content. You are my number one favorite KZreadr.

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Wow! Amazing all around. And those headlights... thank you, I'm doing it.

Incredibly thankful that I watched this. The best video in this category, and the craftsmanship was off the hook! Thank you for the content man!

@austinniemela

Жыл бұрын

Thank you man!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Incredible job! I admire your knowledge and skills. Flatbed still my favorite 😍

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Amazing project 🤙 inspires me to start getting to work on my 3rd gen 4runner. Needs a lot of work and it’s overwhelming figuring out where to start haha.

Absolutely incredible skills for such a person so young.

Definitely have envious admiration of a young guy with these kind of skills in a home garage..meaning I wish I could do this, or even have the knowledge to plan something like this

Amazing Job We enjoyed every minute on that taco transformation Great job keep it up

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Tus Modificaciones son exquicitas👌, amo este canal . Ojala algun dia pueda hacer trabajos como los que haces tu . Saludos desde El Salvador .

1st gen Tacomas are the best trucks ever built. This is a law of the universe and isn’t debatable.

This was an amazing video. Makes me sit here and think I could do that, doesn’t look that hard. Just shows how good you were at it because none of this was a small task.

This truck is amazing don’t get me wrong I love the 90s style Toyota pickups like big red and the other green Toyota that you build but this truck is special good job bro good content as always and awesome channel 🤙🏽

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I agree!!

We be cool to see a 2nd gen build. You do some awesome work.

Absolutely unbelievable skills on display here. 11/10.

Not going to lie, that was amazing and very satisfying to watch. I can only imagine how you feel about the outcome. Great job man.

That was one of the most enjoyable 13:00 minutes I have spent in a while. You have some amazing skills. Did you keep the same housing for the transmission or was that a complete swap? How long did the entire build take?

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

I did a 5 speed swap. Build took around 9 months! Thank you!!

TDI swapped Toyota? Interesting! I honestly don't think I've ever seen that before.

@louv409

11 ай бұрын

You know why cause there's no need to swap a great engine for a trash one.

@meteormedia7021

10 ай бұрын

@@louv409 The 1.9 TDI makes great power and torque for it's size and it is likely the most reliable engine in the entire history of engines, but whatever.

That’s an awesome build! Never seen a tdi swap into a yota before and now I am just jaw dropped. Started reading your build list and realized we are in the same zip code, keep it up brotha!

Dang Bro, from engine work, tig welding, making your own pipes, body work, painting and on top of that making your own mounts for a different motor !!!! I’m impressed!!!! NICE WORK!! That Taco is a BEAST!!!

Yea, but do you do your own oil changes??? 😂😂😂

Great build. I like the idea of the deisel in a tacoma, but in my book swapping the engine makes it not a tacoma. That's just me though. Other than that great work, truck turned out amazing

@kevinkidneyy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it kinda hurt me but it was nice project

Thank you Mr Austin. Many tips we can learn from you. So peacefull, everything has the place in that. Good work.

hardwork, craftsmanship, dedication.. keep it up brother!!!

Your attention to detail is next level bud.

Cheers from Mexico !! Amazing transformation no question one of the best on the net. So much learned during the process

You are very talented as a mechanic, fabricator, body work, painter. I also know how to do all those things to an extent though what makes you different that the rest is your level of perfectionism and patience and pride in your work. I was blown away when you decided to sand a perfect clear and flow coat it AND THEN wetsand and polish... most people don't understand the amount of work that is in itself let alone everything else. my god man i wish we were best friends!!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous truck. I had that same 3400 engine in my 1997 T-100. Loved it.

The level of detail skill and patience you have is incredible

Dude this was the coolest video i have seen in I cant even remember how long. First time in awhile I have just sat and watched something without scrolling through the comments and shit at the same time. Amazing work!

I can tell just as much effort went into the production and it shows. Great video

I'm in love with this Tacoma

That is so cool to update automotive to the next level, wow!

Im speechless! This is really clean!!! Well done!!

Bro understood the assignment! Never a disappointment with your projects.

All I see is pure love, passion, and dedication.

absolutely loved every upload Austin thanks for being a slayer and documenting it all

You are like the complete mech dude. Mad mechanical skills, welding prowess and paneling genius. Awesome!!

Amazing work! Couldn’t stop watching this video!

You do some amazing fab work! Cool to see such quality work happening right here in town.

Wow, I've learned a lot from this video.......how much I lack patience

Unparalleled skills and love for the craft. Amazing build. 👏

I'm not even a car guy and I appreciate this. Great job

Doing what you love doing, shows through the whole series 👍🎯💥

Phenomenal. Kudos to the amazing pool of talented people

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! The attention to detail and knowledge skill level is second to none!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Best 13 minutes of my life. Keep it going!

Anytime someone ask me what built vs bought is… share this video. Stumble across this gem at work. Absolutely amazing work. The craftsmanships. The fab work. Top notch my dude!

Always loved your builds man, a jeep guy but the girl loves the 3rd gen 4runners so I checked ya out to do er up Now, probably a year later I finally got my hands on a 09 Tacoma TRD Offroad, let my build begin as well!

Very IMPRESSIVE!! you are a Yota GOD!! keep up the great work and keep it coming!!

Very impressive mechanical work, fabrication, and bodywork. You have impressive skills.

Brilliant. These boys know where its at. When i saw that truck rolling out for the first time in those tyres, i had goosebumps. Keep it up lads

@austinniemela

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

That was just INCREDABLE.

You are a phenomenal mechanic. Lot's of respects sir.

You are a real artist, big respect for your unbelievable work!! A masterpiece👌👌

The Happy Face arrangement while painting was a great touch.

quedó bellísima. Antes tenía mis dudas con la Tacoma, pero ahora las prefiero.

Man this is nothing short of amazing. Looks absolutely amazing Ausin.

You killed it once again! Thanks for sharing with us!

Very impressed with your skills! This is one example of how good you are! Absolutely awesome work! Love it

That’s a proper rebuild. Nice work.

Idea for a t-shirt. You in an apron, oven mitts, hat on backwards holding an oven rack with whatever powder coat part that says " Wake and bake "

Need to go back and watch the series from the start. Epic transformation 💪😎👍🙏🔥

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

13 minutes of Hard work and Perfection ❤ Good job Man. Greetings from Peshawar,PAKISTAN 🇵🇰

Cleanest build I’ve ever seen.

Pure quality!! Start to finish!!

Awesome !!! Congratulations from Brazil !!

You are an artist. Amazing work!!

I didn't expect to see this much of a craftsmanship. Wow. Bravo sir.

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man!!

I love your work. Honestly making my dream truck with these builds. I love the Diesel taco so much!!!

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love the truck too!!

That thing turned out amazing. Love the Tacomas!!!

Such a satisfying video and beauty of a truck!

This was art. Thank you!

That probably has to be my favorite Tacoma, I am a Toyota man through and through and seeing this one, I am going to have to start working on mine! Great build! Great video!

I love the devotion And not cutting corners

90's and 00's vehicles in clean shape will be worth a fortune with EV's becoming mainstream, it will be like luxury mechanical collectible watches. Very clean work. Hats off

You pulled this one off with ease buddy. It's amazing the stuff you fabricate. Watching all the way from Belize

@austinniemela

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!!

This is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen in KZread.

Geez bro you went after it with this build, and the video. Amazing work

I'll take it!!!!! Incredible work man! Shine ON!!!