Let the fun begin…
This is an in-house conversion (“shop truck”), to be used primarily as a transport vehicle to take the electric TopKart to schools and events.
1/14/26
So what have we got to work with? Imported Japanese fire truck — RHD, crew cab, and flat-bed. 😎
1/18/26
Yank the transmission and exhaust; driveshafts and t-case (temporarily)
1/22/26
Toyota 2L diesel engine out! Dana TM4 positioned for mockup fitment.
1/27/26
Additional tidying up after de’ICEing, plus 3D scanning (courtesy of Tyler Joy; Team Arcblast)
2/3/26
2/5/26
Time to remove the bed and take advantage of uncharacteristically warm weather for a power wash!
