Im in the process of maybe buying a mini truck, i just am curious if anyone else has one and what advice they would give. This one is a factory 4 door, i think pretty rare. It is going to need some work though. smokes bad, and has to pull it to get it started. I'd say the rings are shot. just any advice
Japanese mini truck....anyone have/had one?
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No, but I've always wanted to drive one through a pile of vegetables and fruit stands.
No, but I've always wanted to drive one through a pile of vegetables and fruit stands.
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i would like to buy one also, a lot cheaper than a ranger..
i would like to buy one also, a lot cheaper than a ranger..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deerkllr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im in the process of maybe buying a mini truck, i just am curious if anyone else has one and what advice they would give. This one is a factory 4 door, i think pretty rare. It is going to need some work though. smokes bad, and has to pull it to get it started. I'd say the rings are shot. just any advice </div></div>
YOu get what you pay for. Buy something that works.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deerkllr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im in the process of maybe buying a mini truck, i just am curious if anyone else has one and what advice they would give. This one is a factory 4 door, i think pretty rare. It is going to need some work though. smokes bad, and has to pull it to get it started. I'd say the rings are shot. just any advice </div></div>
YOu get what you pay for. Buy something that works.
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im still undecided. I can get the parts to fix it and do it myself, its just a matter of digging out the urge to do it. The thing is pretty cool, already camo'd, some mud tires on it, even with it being crew cab the bed is big enough to throw a deer (or cooler) in with easy, maybe two of them. Here we only have to put a slow moving vehicle sign on them to drive them on the highway.
im still undecided. I can get the parts to fix it and do it myself, its just a matter of digging out the urge to do it. The thing is pretty cool, already camo'd, some mud tires on it, even with it being crew cab the bed is big enough to throw a deer (or cooler) in with easy, maybe two of them. Here we only have to put a slow moving vehicle sign on them to drive them on the highway.
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I've got two Mitsubishi 3 cylinders and they are tanks, and the 4 wheel drive is solid. Our ranch is some of the rockiest and roughest country in TX and those little trucks handle just fine. The 45mpg is a huge fuel savings when traveling about the ranch, even ford rangers and such can't touch it and there is no loss in utility.
two thumbs up for ranch applications/ hunting
I've got two Mitsubishi 3 cylinders and they are tanks, and the 4 wheel drive is solid. Our ranch is some of the rockiest and roughest country in TX and those little trucks handle just fine. The 45mpg is a huge fuel savings when traveling about the ranch, even ford rangers and such can't touch it and there is no loss in utility.
two thumbs up for ranch applications/ hunting
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got two Mitsubishi 3 cylinders and they are tanks, and the 4 wheel drive is solid. Our ranch is some of the rockiest and roughest country in TX and those little trucks handle just fine. The 45mpg is a huge fuel savings when traveling about the ranch, even ford rangers and such can't touch it and there is no loss in utility.
two thumbs up for ranch applications/ hunting </div></div>
thanks for the input, i give 2 grand for it, needs some engine work, but i'll still be under 3 with it fixed. Its just a little different shifting with the left hand!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SingleShot85</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've got two Mitsubishi 3 cylinders and they are tanks, and the 4 wheel drive is solid. Our ranch is some of the rockiest and roughest country in TX and those little trucks handle just fine. The 45mpg is a huge fuel savings when traveling about the ranch, even ford rangers and such can't touch it and there is no loss in utility.
two thumbs up for ranch applications/ hunting </div></div>
thanks for the input, i give 2 grand for it, needs some engine work, but i'll still be under 3 with it fixed. Its just a little different shifting with the left hand!
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a 3" lift kit and atv tires were a necessity for our trucks and we slimmed the hell out of the tires but now they are unstoppable.
good luck with your truck!
a 3" lift kit and atv tires were a necessity for our trucks and we slimmed the hell out of the tires but now they are unstoppable.
good luck with your truck!
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Just re built the engine in my daihatsu deck van...cant wait for deer season now!
Just re built the engine in my daihatsu deck van...cant wait for deer season now!
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Had a 1984 Datsun 720 king cab for the year and change I was stationed in Colorado Spings, did a good job out there.
Had a 1984 Datsun 720 king cab for the year and change I was stationed in Colorado Spings, did a good job out there.
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Daihatsu Hijet, lift, tires, winch, locking diffs, mattracks and plow. Damn handy and a heated cab.
Daihatsu Hijet, lift, tires, winch, locking diffs, mattracks and plow. Damn handy and a heated cab.
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I had a 84 Toyota pickup and I loved it got great gas milage and it was just a blast to drive
I had a 84 Toyota pickup and I loved it got great gas milage and it was just a blast to drive
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I've had 2 Mazda B2xxx series trucks, before they were rebadged Rangers, and they were reliable, good driving, got around 30mpg, and cheap. I could probably find one this week worth driving for around $2k.
I've had 2 Mazda B2xxx series trucks, before they were rebadged Rangers, and they were reliable, good driving, got around 30mpg, and cheap. I could probably find one this week worth driving for around $2k.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: savage110FPshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, but I've always wanted to drive one through a pile of vegetables and fruit stands. </div></div>
lmfao
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: savage110FPshoot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, but I've always wanted to drive one through a pile of vegetables and fruit stands. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deerkllr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im in the process of maybe buying a mini truck, i just am curious if anyone else has one and what advice they would give. This one is a factory 4 door, i think pretty rare. It is going to need some work though. smokes bad, and has to pull it to get it started. I'd say the rings are shot. just any advice </div></div>
Lots of them in Bama, many on the roads, w/o plates of course. Guys I know run them on the farms, most all have been solid as rocks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deerkllr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im in the process of maybe buying a mini truck, i just am curious if anyone else has one and what advice they would give. This one is a factory 4 door, i think pretty rare. It is going to need some work though. smokes bad, and has to pull it to get it started. I'd say the rings are shot. just any advice </div></div>
Lots of them in Bama, many on the roads, w/o plates of course. Guys I know run them on the farms, most all have been solid as rocks.
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This is my prized machine...just got it running again yesterday. Completely went through the engine, put new clutch in it. Its ready for deer season!
This is my prized machine...just got it running again yesterday. Completely went through the engine, put new clutch in it. Its ready for deer season!
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That definatly is "Mini"!!!
The UWEC college runs them things around campus!
That definatly is "Mini"!!!
The UWEC college runs them things around campus!
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I work on a Naval shipyard base - there are at least 150 of those things running around and that's my fantasy - grab one and make a 4x4, grab another and make a low rider!
Sweet rig!!
Are they street legal?
I work on a Naval shipyard base - there are at least 150 of those things running around and that's my fantasy - grab one and make a 4x4, grab another and make a low rider!
Sweet rig!!
Are they street legal?
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Not technically street legal. Slow moving vehicle sign i think lets them get by.
Not technically street legal. Slow moving vehicle sign i think lets them get by.
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We have one for our code, I get to drive it from time to time, the dashboard is about 70% identical to my Nissan Hardbody shown above.
Rattles, noisey, but man - it'd be fun to have one!
We have one for our code, I get to drive it from time to time, the dashboard is about 70% identical to my Nissan Hardbody shown above.
Rattles, noisey, but man - it'd be fun to have one!
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