Unbelievable Transformation Of A 2004 Toyota Tacoma!

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@JS-jf7gv 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rooslawn Жыл бұрын

KZfaq 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!

@escalade78 Жыл бұрын

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?

@Icesack 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stevensden Жыл бұрын

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 👏👏

@brianglaze1092 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kota3233 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DailyWalkWithGod001 9 ай бұрын

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

@markvergara3275 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@conservativeokie 2 жыл бұрын

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! 😁👍🏼

@benjaminmart5307 Жыл бұрын

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.

@danielguy2156 5 ай бұрын

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

@dayron6637 2 жыл бұрын

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

@456Pegasus1 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@mehrdadsaberi6626 Жыл бұрын

America needs more men like you and a lot less software developers.

@jaceeh9954 Жыл бұрын

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

@erklenk 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@frankmcintosh9860 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@SHAMITHADEVINDA 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JayP7676 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@MrKernkraft4000 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kasiew3772 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@henrik1743 Жыл бұрын

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

@mrsrabbit2712 Жыл бұрын

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

@osorio.garcia...777.... 2 жыл бұрын

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

@12thman99 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@mdybos 2 жыл бұрын

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

@josephgeorgeejr7039 Жыл бұрын

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

@ihave1sub89 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaqr.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jaidenmitchell7540 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@AZBEEMR 2 жыл бұрын

The Happy Face arrangement while painting was a great touch.

@JonnyDuzzit Жыл бұрын

Dude! Ive been watching Camerons vids for YEARS from when i used to ride bikes. Last year i randomly found Devins channel. Today i find yours lol 3 brothers, 3 different motorsports.

@austinniemela Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah buddy welcome!

@HardscapePro 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@valenteleanos4774 Ай бұрын

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

@911magnum 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@spikesforge9000 Ай бұрын

I wish I could get someone that's good to help set up my 96 Taco like that.

@CB-hr6zs 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@matthewlee2686 2 жыл бұрын

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

@haveaday1812 Жыл бұрын

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

@AHMED..KHAN. 11 ай бұрын

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

@tipsovr2626 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@meteormedia7021 Жыл бұрын

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

@louv409 10 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.

@carlosbalderas7962 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tomcrotty1498 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible skills for such a person so young.

@devanshumway6303 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kolbybroussard5505 Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought I would die for a regular Tacoma unmolested. You go and build this beautiful thing

@kennysturm7343 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Z-Bart 2 жыл бұрын

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

@edwardm438 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TheFlanman10 Жыл бұрын

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

@JohnnyButtons Жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is next level bud.

@beastz89 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@maixify 2 жыл бұрын

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

@69ChevyGarage 11 ай бұрын

Skills of 15 craftsman rolled into one person. Blessed with amazing talent. It would take me a year just to JB weld a bumper together and the measurements would be all off.

@DashDrones 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@juanperdomo5730 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dschiedel123 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bradleonard1865 Жыл бұрын

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

@pnowikow Жыл бұрын

The level of detail skill and patience you have is incredible

@sweetconman Жыл бұрын

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!!!!!

@wanzhaf932 2 жыл бұрын

this guy is on another level.... fabricator, welder, mechanic.....that transmission almost make me vomiting...knowing where goes where, what tool to disassemble and assemble thing just mind blowing....this video is the first one in my entire KZfaq viewing that i have to pause to give thumb up and commenting.... splendid work there mate....

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I appreciate that! Thank you!!!

@shehzadsaifullah 6 ай бұрын

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

@zeroalphaser 10 ай бұрын

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

@randygranger2294 Жыл бұрын

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

@malcontent456 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unbelievable skills on display here. 11/10.

@deepfuckingvideo Жыл бұрын

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

@maddgoatee9708 2 жыл бұрын

That's one Mean Green Taco. Thank you for taking us along the build.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@shirolee 11 ай бұрын

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

@pdx650 10 ай бұрын

Austin N., Wow, Sir. That is a sweet Tacoma diesel. Excellent work.

@chazparker2488 Жыл бұрын

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!

@HedgeMaster26 2 жыл бұрын

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

@oakleyjack7600 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RandomlnternetGuy 2 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves like 6x the subs it has

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Someday!!

@ivangonzalez2702 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fsl4346 11 ай бұрын

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

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimjones5553 Жыл бұрын

Quite an impressive set of skills. That’s a lot of specialties to master. Great work!

@UCTJ Жыл бұрын

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

@danielacosta9549 3 күн бұрын

God among men right here sick build dude you really know what your doing from the ground up couldn’t believe how clean this came out literally watched this over 3 times before dropping this comment my god I would pay to have half the skill and knowledge you got absolutely stellar 👍

@austinniemela Күн бұрын

Thank you man!!!

@cristiansanchez3787 Жыл бұрын

Woww que trabajo muchachos un aplauso para todo el equipo

@mcmane6436 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Nacho-we1hp 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@alexanderngawaka 2 жыл бұрын

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

@odthegreatest 2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man!!

@OhioRiverFisherman Жыл бұрын

I wish I had the money to send and pay u to make my Tacoma a Niemela Tacoma!!! U are The Toyota Wizard!!! Amazing bro

@searsbootcamp Жыл бұрын

I just ran across your channel by accident. This is like Pink's and this Old House on steroids. I love this awesome keep up the great content

@RameenFallschirmjager 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TrustingJesus67 2 жыл бұрын

Wow a man of all trades, when it comes to Toyotas. If I had the money, would buy it. I didn't have a vehicle for 10 1/2 years and someone gave me one from church. It's a 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4. It runs great, but the bottom is all rusted. As soon as it does the death wobble, I just will be without a vehicle again. You do an excellent job on all your vehicle and I bet your glad you can. Keep up the great work. PS don't let what I said make your head swell too much, because then you can't get into the garage to work on them....lol God Bless

@cammotorcyclerestoration4018 Жыл бұрын

Hard work isn't for weak people but all patients guys Love your wijoo❤️

@ronlullie7154 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal. Kudos to the amazing pool of talented people

@blazinglight8649 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@nachohernandez9491 2 жыл бұрын

I love the devotion And not cutting corners

@thedoghouseoutdoors4116 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Tomcoma2832 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, fab work, awesome welds. Full tear down. Awesome shop with every tool you would want. I was expecting so ‘hey guys today we are going to do some awesome mods’ BS. This was full on just working on a truck. Awesome video!