Money is key, but it’s not everything. Work to live, don’t live to work
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@simonmcgrath69333 ай бұрын
Your attitude Adam, is probably why i enjoy your videos so much. Im probably 20 years older than you but live by arguably, the same ethos. Money is hard earnt but its there to enjoy when you have it. I know people who have worked and saved hard to purchase items possibly beyond their means and now are hamstrung servicing mortgages and unable to do anything else. To me, i dont see the point. Each to their own, but i will die happy with the life i've lived not the one i hope to have. On another note, ive found liking YT videos is what helps you, not just watching. So am liking each new one you post, and slowly going back to do the same to the ones in the archive. Carry on !
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Love to hear it and appreciate the support!
@jonathancrincoli62633 ай бұрын
You can buy a fully rebuilt longblock from Yokohama motors. Built by Honda and shipped for free.
@javasoccernut3 ай бұрын
There's a guy just north of where I live who's Imports these and sells them. Near Mount Airy North Carolina which is also known as mayberry. In fact we were just up there this weekend. If anybody's looking for one of these the company name has the word Mayberry in it
@jwilkers13 ай бұрын
Mayberry mini trucks
@DISCOSHOEBOX9 күн бұрын
I think you idea of Route 66 sounds like a great idea. Love the mini truck.
@christiangonzalez74163 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you! I’ve seen so many of them since arriving in Japan and they’re so cool!
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@rpkett3 ай бұрын
The Acty has given you a ton of "smiles per gallon" and that's all that matters. Best of luck Adam and keep up the great content!
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@shawnfloyd65423 ай бұрын
Keep the Acty going it makes great content !
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I will!
@Surveyordavehill3 ай бұрын
Good morning. I just saw you with your mini truck on the front page of the News-Herald this morning. It's nice to see you have it running again. Also, thanks for helping out with the clean up of Body Beach. Keep up the great work you do.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
You did?! I need to find a copy
@Surveyordavehill3 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwordsI guess you are a local now here in Havasu.
@AV18LOW3 ай бұрын
I need an Acty in my life now...
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Yes you do
@Gabrielmtbgopro3 ай бұрын
u won't regret it !
@johanlinnros3 ай бұрын
Is it possible for you to film parts of the rebuild? I would watch it.
@DISCOSHOEBOX9 күн бұрын
I also giggled at the phrase "Hard on"
@randallthomas52072 ай бұрын
Blue smoke: Do a blow by test and see what is worn out. Sorry to hear your tiny truck was in bad shape. Mine has been a great rig. I bought it to carry a snow plow, far better than an ATV / UTV due to being really heated, and it turned into my daily driver. Definitely more fun to drive than my D3500 mega cab. And far less expensive to run. I have a pack-tipper, which is a scissors lift dump truck. The younger guys who work for me refer to it as the “Inspector Gadget” truck. The best advantage of the pick-tipper is the ability to raise the bed and have full access to the engine.
@benrowe6812 ай бұрын
Maybe you missed my last comment on the truck video throw something Honda related in it keeps authenticity of Honda but the reliability of something more mondern. With some power. K20a2 k24 B18 d16 something similar a lot of these builds out there and you wonder why they ditched the engine and will still give you the use of the mini truck good luck with whatever you choose ! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@DarrenUren73 ай бұрын
New subscriber. Same thing happened to my Gilera DNA 50 that was derestricted it did 65 mph on a 50cc but then the engine seized up and it then only did 5mph and had to skateboard style push it up with my legs up hills. I left at midnight wearing a high vis and got it from Oxford to Bristol on B roads at 5mph by 10am the morning in order to get my money back from the bike shop. Just within my 3 month warranty. Phew.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
You’re kidding right?
@DarrenUren73 ай бұрын
I was a student back then and it was my first bike. I am not kidding. I had tried to repair it but the engine was totally seized. The bike shop said it was up to me to get it back. So as I'm from a military family I took it as a Lara Croft style mission to get it from Oxford to Bristol in a midnight SAS style manoeuvre. Using my legs like a skateboard to get it up those hills I remember it now. This was back in 2001. I wore the high Vis so I didn't die.
@BMW7series2513 ай бұрын
Kudos to you Adam. Great to see that the little truck brings you so much pleasure. When the bill reaches $20K however, I'd think of outing it?!! Cheers, John. (UK).
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Haha yeah that might be my limit!
@WorldwideDarts3 ай бұрын
If it's fun then go for it! Here I am 50 years old and I just spent the day out on my $2000 electric skateboard. I had a smile on my face the entire time. Life goes by WAY too quick. Have as much fun as you can while we're here. 👍🏻
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@lowkeydiegoduran47243 ай бұрын
Amen to that brother :)
@the_voice_of_reason3 ай бұрын
Great video… never give up on the little truck that could and would! It brings you great joy! Hugs for Diesel ❤❤🎉
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
That's the plan!
@jfd95563 ай бұрын
Thanks for the cheer and great vibe you send on your channel. The mini lorry's gotta go, enough spent on that thing lol. Best to you mate.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Haha never!
@ABoringTool3 ай бұрын
VFR800 swap on the acty is in the realm of $3000
@GAKtion642 ай бұрын
I have a 2020 Ford f150 Xl with 4x4 drive. I have driven in rural and urban places and some hills. Maybe somehing closer to a mountain. When i first bought the truck, the odometer was at 75 miles. 3 and a half years later, its sitting at 80,000 miles. I would LOVE to see this truck try to go through what my truck went through. Heck, i would love to see a dish network contractor use a kei truck in the same areas i went to.
@christophercortez70273 ай бұрын
You should add a winch and offroad lights. It looks like a neat lill truck
@colby_graba3 ай бұрын
Mid engine Honda k-swap, will probably cost more than 3 grand but you love the truck and a ton of people have done it! Used engine are $1500 + labor so now your at your $3000 with a used engine. $3,000 is responsible especially knowing it was done right.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I need the bed though. The essence of this truck is important to me.
@caaront3 ай бұрын
I love those little trucks and will have one some day.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I believe you!
@revodrvr3 ай бұрын
You should look into Hatfield and Mccoy trails in the Appalachian mountains. I livebright in the heart of them and I think you would really enjoy it. People here are nice and welcoming.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I'll check it out!
@revodrvr3 ай бұрын
It will be solid when ur done tho. It's worth the smiles it gives you and others.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Yeah exactly :)
@KyleBryant-rf1zh2 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, it’s Kyle. I ride JetSki as well, but I live in Sydney Australia
@AdamSwords2 ай бұрын
Hi Kyle
@porkchop81313 ай бұрын
Great video hope you have a great weekend
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@porkchop81313 ай бұрын
Thank you and your welcome
@gough65jeep3 ай бұрын
Taking the Acty to one of the big boat shows in Havasu would be a great video! Big MTIs next to the mini truck! 😂
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Hahaha that would be rad
@MickyBellRoberts5 күн бұрын
Good morning, I have just watched your video and subscribed to stay connected. I bought a 1998 Subaru Sambar truck which will arrive in a weeks time from Japan.
@Boomhauer693 ай бұрын
Hey Adam have Questions You wouldn't have any Recommendations on good camera for making video's. Something that doesn't overheat has good battery life goes long time before needing a charge and allows to hookup external microphone. That be perfect for setting on tripods walking around perfect for indoor and outdoor filming that under $1,000 USD . Reason ask since you are a professional photographer maybe you mite have good recommendations. Definitely enjoy you and Michael channel I think both of you make a good pair.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I haven’t bought a new camera in years!
@Boomhauer693 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords ok thank you.
@chiguy_3 ай бұрын
wonder if an engine swap from like an R1M or BMW S1000 RR or a Triumph Daytona 675 R or heck even a HD 132 crate or a BUSA motor would have worked HAHA.. anyway hope things are well sorted out and you are rippin that little truck all over the place. cheers.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I’m sure! It’s just so hard to make anything fit back there (that’s what she said)
@chiguy_3 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords HAHAHA.. so true. sometimes lube isn't enough. still can't wait to see what happens.
@Surveyordavehill3 ай бұрын
Good morning. I just saw you with your mini truck on the front page of the News-Herald this morning. It's nice to see you have it running again. Also, thanks for helping out with the clean up of Body Beach. Keep up the great work you do.
@MrMustangrick3 ай бұрын
Still a good deal for the dollars spent.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree
@michaelsutherland93373 ай бұрын
Those little trucks aren't meant to be driven in those conditions considered they were build for agricultural purposes in Japan and areas where weather remains fairly nice year round and not driven in high heat areas. Which is why you burned so much oil. The engine worked harder to do what it was not intended to do.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
False, but that’s ok
@ryanrabdau56153 ай бұрын
That will be the best running acty after those repairs
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I hope so!
@ianadriaanse87053 ай бұрын
Adam live live i enjoyd your videos very much and never leave diesel behind he is your lucky charm 😂😂
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@canyonair3 ай бұрын
Great video and update on your mini-truck. Did you get a chance to attend the Overland Expo in Flagstaff this weekend?
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately no
@paulheneke6953 ай бұрын
I know it'll be too late now as you probably would have had the engine rebuilt, but you could have maybe put a Fireblade or Hayabusa engine in there.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
For three times the cost
@GorkyparkJoss3 ай бұрын
Lovely episode Cheesecake!
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
@cookinwithMj3 ай бұрын
Darn Adam glad u made it home! U do look cute in the toy truck🥳love ya doll oxox tell mikepooh hello hope he put VICKS ON HIS SORE BACK! Oxox 💋
@phil0310663 ай бұрын
Once done, if looked after, you should have years of trouble-free pleasure. Or.... how about replacing it with an alternative slightly bigger engine without going mad. Just think what a little more power would give and how many videos you could make logging your progress. I am collecting a 98 Acty this week to use as a large motorised wheelbarrow on my land plus some fun. It looks in good condition and hope I have better luck with the engine.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I really wanted to find a turbo diesel engine that would work. But couldn’t find one small enough to fit
@phil0310663 ай бұрын
Daihatsu charade 1.0 L diesel is the smallest i know of
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Yeah I looked at those, in reality for what I need it to do, this motor is fine. Locking wheel hubs on the other hand would be a dream.
@panther23113 ай бұрын
Have you thought about converting it to electric? It would probobly cost around triple what you are going to spend on the engine rebuild but I imagine you would end up with something quite speedy
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Electric isn’t for me :)
@Ronbc0003 ай бұрын
Your pocket rocket 🔥🔥🔥👍
@christophercortez70273 ай бұрын
Too bad you left Cali. You and Diesel should check Lake Hemet
@youknowwithMartyKauffman2 ай бұрын
OK, I’ll do it as soon as I get a few extra grand
@nathanwithrington44123 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of replacing my F250 flatbed for kei truck to pick up broken down GoCars. Crazy or good idea? They weigh 650lbs. What do you think?
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Crazy idea
@sethg11113 ай бұрын
Great vid Adam ! I want a ride !!
@roscoemuttley3 ай бұрын
Can you fit a modern engine into it? It is a pretty cool little truck.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I wanted a turbo diesel but couldn’t find one
@Derryck_2093 ай бұрын
Adam serious Question why not just motor swap it with something way more reliable like Honda engine a Honda K20 will have way more power and reliability
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Cost and simplicity
@Derryck_2093 ай бұрын
I mean the parts are waaayyy cheaper
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Yes but you have to make it fit. So many suggestions on engine swaps like they just swap in lol
@gareth363 ай бұрын
Can't put a price on smiles per miles mate.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Trueeee
@IrishWolf3 ай бұрын
Dude you could probably buy a whole new engine for less than 3K. That's an insane amount of an engine rebuild.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Go take a look
@panificadoramerary3 ай бұрын
We miss the explorer videos
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
They’re coming don’t worry
@808granato3 ай бұрын
I want that exhaust! Looking for a link in your description....
@Fishingforbeginners3 ай бұрын
More Seadoo content pls
@tomadamczyk95803 ай бұрын
Subscribe people!!! This guy and his adventures are simply amazing and should have at least a million subscribers. :)
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Aww thanks dude
@Mark-rw7cx3 ай бұрын
Adam, have you been watching the car cleaning guru? 😊
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Nope?
@Mark-rw7cx3 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords HaHa! Sorry, bit of a random question. I was secretly hoping you’d say yes... Reminded me of him when you said ‘pint sized pickup’. Ahh couple of beers after work watching your video and couldn’t resist asking 😂 Loving the channel Adam! Also, really enjoy your videos with Michael too. All the best buddy ✌🏻
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Cheers mate!
@pauljenkinson28703 ай бұрын
Put a Hayabusa motorbike engin in it
@owenscott77753 ай бұрын
Smells like a Hayabusa engine swap to me 😁
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Lol
@blakecleavenger3 ай бұрын
stick a hayabusa engine in it
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Haha
@dlmurray552 ай бұрын
cant you buy a new motor about the same price? I hear you can buy them still
@flir67man843 ай бұрын
3 grand for a engine rebuild!! On a 3 cylinder..?? Waaay to much.. make sure you get new pistons, rings , water pump.. ask for old equipment back to make job was done.. these engines only last at best 50,000 miles.. just sayingg
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Not really, parts are hella expensive and I’ve got a great mechanic. My original engine had done around that so I guess it was due!
@flir67man843 ай бұрын
thats the problem with the new mini japanese cars.. all 3 cylinders and only 50,000miles.. or most fail smog emission and ship them to america.. hint, hint..
@ObamaoZedong2 ай бұрын
You can import another from Japan for that much including shipping and then keep the old one for parts.
@keithhooper61232 ай бұрын
Really.Injected Acty 550cc twin cylider,and all did 100,000 miles.
@rbslammed61632 ай бұрын
Just odd he already broke the engine down and didn’t notice any issues THEN it started having oil burn as you didn’t mention blue smoke prior Does seem like your great mechanic is great at something but…….
@tealover013 ай бұрын
Wait he said tickle then he said hard on.. wow
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Did it get you going?
@ttakenaka2001Ай бұрын
“brand new” Kei Truck???? over 25 years old Japanese 2nd hand right? We Japanese dump cars with in every 10 years due to the Gov regi cost in Japan set too high for old cars…. And small motor like Kei class engine wear out much quicker than regular JDMs due to the constant high rev usages…. So all exported Kei to US etc are basically old done cars revived from car cemeteries in Japan.
@AdamSwordsАй бұрын
Well mines all rebuilt and good now!
@pizzabw3 ай бұрын
👍👍👏👏👏👏👏GREAT JOB
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@joeroe28393 ай бұрын
At what mileage did this happen 😢😢..i drive mine on the daily 😂. Its the shop truck.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
80,000 KM. but who knows how well it was serviced throughout its life.
@joeroe28393 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords yea this one came w a new water pump new belt , stickers on the side of the door jamb also had up to date on oil changes and it's a 92 also w 85,000 km..but runs really good I got lucky on that part
@DisiHahn3 ай бұрын
what if you put another engine in it? :O
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
I wanted to do a small turbo diesel but couldn’t find one that would work
@thaynamiteАй бұрын
@@AdamSwords How about the smart engine ?!
@MichaelCaliri3 ай бұрын
Take Michael for a ride LOL
@bertrandlabelle38693 ай бұрын
simple fix. put a V8 in it
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Haha
@russcoaus20433 ай бұрын
😎👍
@philadelphiabornandraised3 ай бұрын
Please just do yourself a favor and get a nice motorcycle engine . You don't have to jump right to Hayabusa and make that thing rip you can get a solid motor that would be better to maintain
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Hah, it’s too much work
@philadelphiabornandraised3 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords that's a very fair point. you were already rebuilding the motor I figured a quick motor swap would be easy plug and play. I know in reality it is a good amount of work but You know that would be miles and kilometers worth of fun
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
lol “a quick motor swap”, you sound like my imagination. You know how many epic ideas I’ve got for builds that I’d love to do but in reality would be a NIGHTMARE. That’s why I’m sticking with 38hp and hoping for the best!
@philadelphiabornandraised3 ай бұрын
@@AdamSwords it's important to keep our imagination as we grow older it's good to dream big . Also as you get older you have to deal with real life problems so you're probably smart sticking to the 38hp lol . I enjoy seeing it in the videos
@robertcox14Ай бұрын
Oh, for God's sake, another macho noise maker! Ha ha
@Banshun3 ай бұрын
I think I posted before that my wife's relative is a Suzuki dealer here in Japan. I was hoping you didn't get a stanker. That's what they usually export to places like Pakistan.
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah? Interesting
@RONIN11113 ай бұрын
I can get you an Engine swap delivered for $3000 or less! a 3k rebuild is not worth it
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
You gonna put it in for free?
@mar-453 ай бұрын
I guess it was waste off money 💲
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Nope
@dadcontent3 ай бұрын
LS swap
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
HHaha
@LHSlash3 ай бұрын
Mate, just run away from that Dan and find anreal mechanic. Someone who wouldn't have let this happen and wouldn't charge you a fortune after it did
@randallthomas52072 ай бұрын
Dan probably knew the rings were going. As indicated by blue smoke at steady state,and oil consumption. But, the only fix is a total rebuild. And depending on what he does with the truck, it could have lasted years with bad rings.
@HenkeEdge3 ай бұрын
LS swap? 🤪
@davidcorbett623 ай бұрын
Am saying nofing lol
@CampDavid543 ай бұрын
More firearm content please
@AdamSwords3 ай бұрын
Haha yeah right this is KZfaq. I need to make money!
@CampDavid543 ай бұрын
Fair enough, but an Englishman with modern firearms would be a hoot. Let’s go with more pwc content then and leave firearms to Americans losing their second amendment.