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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Mar 5, 2023 21:34:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My mate built this last year but it still needed finishing off. He had it up for sale over Xmas with no takers, he then relisted it recently for a far fairer price. I'd just sold the del sol & I'm currently breaking my eunos mx5 so I'm always on the look out for projects. It needs an mot, a Misfire sorting & a good clean up. I'd say it's a 75%er. We did a deal which worked well for me so it's now mine. My plan is to redo the interior, including re trimming the seats. Remove the bed & strip the back half of the chassis & clean everything up. I plan on fitting pine slats & metal trim like the American pick ups but in the Yakisugi style of burnt wood & natural varnish. Anyway have a look & enjoy.
	Last Edit: Mar 5, 2023 21:37:54 GMT by ianlea73

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Daihatsu hijet kei truck grizz @grizz
	Mar 5, 2023 21:39:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Gotta be worth it, just for the wheels and front bumper. Love it.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Mar 6, 2023 18:10:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 5, 2023 21:39:21 GMT grizz said: Gotta be worth it, just for the wheels and front bumper. Love it. That's what sold it to me really. Love the early front end & custom grill & splitter.


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brachunky Scotland Posts: 1,339 Club RR Member Number: 72	Daihatsu hijet kei truck brachunky @brachunky Club Retro Rides Member 72
	Mar 6, 2023 23:00:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the inspiration! I have this but yet to start on the wee thing! With availability issues for RHD headlights, pray tell about that cool grill/light cluster set up. That ain't my garden btw lol!!
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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Apr 6, 2023 20:37:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nothing to report except it's finally at home. Plan on removing the bed this weekend.


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Apr 8, 2023 19:41:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I put the jet up on ramps & stands so I could get a good luck underneath, then decided to pull the bed for easier viewing. I've decided I'm going to pull out all the brake & Fuel lines & remake them as it's mess. Removed the fuel lines & Fuel tank already & the rear axle is loose & ready to remove. Tank looks a bit crusty so I'll clean that up & inspect it soon. Constructive day & more to come.
	Last Edit: Apr 8, 2023 19:44:33 GMT by ianlea73

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braaap Posted a lot Posts: 2,744	Daihatsu hijet kei truck braaap @braaap
	Apr 9, 2023 7:43:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Somehow I would be tempted to make the cab removable too for a proper overhauling of the chassis. Or for future engine works.


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Apr 9, 2023 21:05:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Removed the rear axle, exhaust, fuel lines then decided to cut off the unused exhaust brackets, old pipe mounts & harness clips. I then decided as the axle is flipped I'd cut off the huge bump stop brackets. I've turned the jet around which was like pushing a heavy wheel barrow so I can start draining fluids & pull engine bits off. I'm hoping to get the jet taken to a media blaster to get the under cab area & chassis legs cleaned up. Anyway......


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Apr 10, 2023 17:08:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 9, 2023 7:43:16 GMT braaap said: Somehow I would be tempted to make the cab removable too for a proper overhauling of the chassis. Or for future engine works. Under the seats are 2 big access panels, everything on the engine can be accessed on top really easily.


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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,832	Daihatsu hijet kei truck v8ian @v8ian
	Apr 10, 2023 17:32:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I do rather like this, A good few years ago my mate had a Acty van with a mid mounted Bandit? engine, used to run 14s all day long, makes me think about getting something small for the wifey Bookmarked BTW
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	May 31, 2023 21:56:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Started doing a few more jobs on this recently. Pulled engine & box, looms, cables, water pipes etc then ripped out the interior. Cleaned up the floors of all the insulated foam that had been stuck down to hide the rust. Just need to strip a few more parts & then remove the glass ready to go off for media blasting.


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Jul 2, 2023 12:14:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been debating how I was going to tackle the cab & if I wanted the hassle. At the start of June I bought a pair of doors as mine are a but crusty in places. While buying the guy told me about a hijet pick up local so I asked him to sort a few pics. Fast forward until today & I finally got the chance to go & look at it. Cab is completely rust free & all the mechanicals look great. Low mileage & only 2 previous owners. A deal was done & I'm hoping to have it home next week. I'm going to tackle this a bit different to my normal strip it bare & start fresh, the plan is to sort the engine with a service, strip & rebuild brakes, check bushes, ball joints etc & mot it. Then I'll add my flipped rear axle, coilovers & wheels.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Daihatsu hijet kei truck grizz @grizz
	Jul 7, 2023 7:16:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Saw these pics ianlea73 and was not sure if I should post them in your thread as further inspiration or not. If you want me to delete the entry, let me know. I do like a truck.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Jul 9, 2023 19:34:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 7, 2023 7:16:23 GMT grizz said: Saw these pics ianlea73 and was not sure if I should post them in your thread as further inspiration or not. If you want me to delete the entry, let me know. I do like a truck. Jul 7, 2023 7:16:23 GMT grizz said: Saw these pics ianlea73 and was not sure if I should post them in your thread as further inspiration or not. If you want me to delete the entry, let me know. I do like a truck. No they definitely need to stay. Wow that wide body looks amazing. I follow this guy on insta & saw his truck at jdm combe yesterday. 1200cc motorbike monster.


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Jul 16, 2023 21:39:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The jet never ran when I bought it so this weekend I had a chance to check ignition, relays, coilpacks etc. I have a wiring short or earth somewhere as even with the key out the ignition I have the hazard light & battery light constantly lit up. I removed the coilpacks to check spark & had nothing so next was the ignition module on the rocker cover. It basically fell apart when I unbolted it from the rocker so I went on fb to source a replacement to see if it will sort my issue. Also did a compression test 190-175 on all 4 cylinders so happy with that. New part is ordered so will see if it fires this weekend.


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brachunky Scotland Posts: 1,339 Club RR Member Number: 72	Daihatsu hijet kei truck brachunky @brachunky Club Retro Rides Member 72
	Jul 18, 2023 12:03:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good luck, hopefully that's the issue!
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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Jul 30, 2023 13:28:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	While I was waiting for the ignition module to show up I decided to pull the fuel tank & check through the fuel system & I'm glad I did. The petrol smelt like, like, like um stale petrol. The metal return line was corroded & the fuel filter was semi blocked & when I blew it out there was loads of crud. So I've ordered a slightly bigger straight pipe filter, an alloy housing, fuel pump, new 8mm cotton braided fuel line & stainless clips. That gave me time to remove the tank. Stripped, cleaned, jenolite red oxide & hammerite black paint. I've stripped & cleaned the sender & fuel pump housing & replaced the corroded plugs with waterproof ones. Here's where I am at the moment.


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ianlea73 Posted a lot Posts: 1,446	Daihatsu hijet kei truck ianlea73 @ianlea73
	Aug 17, 2023 18:22:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been doing loads too both trucks but nothing to picture. They've been getting on my nerves lately so decided to make a frivolous purchase. Genuine nardi mx5 steering wheel with great lacquer peel & a bit tatty, perfect for this truck. Really like it & it's motivated me again to crack on


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,065	Daihatsu hijet kei truck joem83 @joem83
	Aug 18, 2023 8:00:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The wide body truck belongs to the Drift Games guys in Ireland. They have quite a big YouTube channel.
	1991 Mk2 Golf 1.8t 20v - Project Modus Operandi: 2) If you haven't got something constructive to say, say nothing

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