1991 Daihatsu Hijet mini truck 4x4 tail gate lifter

I am in negotiations now with exporter to order and ship this vehicle from japan.




What a process, I tell you.

If any of you have any suggestions or tips please let me know this will be my first mini truck.
Thanks and Really enjoy your forums

 

Where are you located?

 

Cool lift gate.... what are you goin to be using this truck for tho??

 

Thunder Bay Ontario Canada

I am in Thunder Bay Ontario. The truck I am told will be loaded shortly on next RORO ship in Japan. So I am excited.

The truck will be used around town - I have rental properties so am always moving, washers, dryers etc. Hoping it will be fuel efficient and handy.

 

Shops in Vancouver area - mechanical

I am curious if any mechanical shops in Vancouver area that I could have vehicle looked at once I have. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Also, what is procedure in BC for trip permits? Does this province provide them as we do in Ontario and Manitoba. I am try to research this inter provincial inspection too but cant seem to find out anything about it here - the ministry office was no help at all.

 

If you are in B.C. check at your local ICBC office they should be able to fix you up with a trip permit.

 

Better get a new spare tire, looks like the patches are falling off that one. I like all the Japanese weiting on the sides.

 

Its a done deal should be here next Month

Yes, new tires are in order for sure - hope to purchase in BC when I bring it back. The truck is being painted right now as we speak so the writing will be all gone once its here.

I am so excited - other than cant seem to find company in Ontario to insure the darn thing. :frustration:

 

Sounds like you want to ship it to BC,inspect it in BC,then drive to Ontario and reinspect

 

Ship to BC then bring to Ontario

Thanks Subaru - that is now the plan - will arrive into port some time in late October, I will drive out to BC (vacation) and do as you suggest (inspect in BC) and then trailer back to Ontario for another inspection/registration. I am so looking forward to the trip and the truck lol

Yes sorry misunderstood you - will not inspect in BC but do plan to have serviced there before I head home I am going to trailer it.

 

I do NOT suggest getting inspected in BC-no point:frustration:
If you are not getting BC insurance,why get the inspection,unless you have extra money burning a hole in your pocket,if thats the case,bring a big trailer and I will load you up with some Sambars