Datsun 120Y Pickup - Hand-built in SA, riding on air!

The Nissan 1400 pick-up, or Champ, as it was also known, is not only a legendary vehicle in South Africa, but also in the country it originated from, Japan. In fact, it even occasionally appears in the Hot Wheels toy car line-up. Johannesburg's Brannigan Achadinha wanted to bring some of that Japanese car culture to South Africa when he started working on his own take on this iconic little pick-up. And so his little white truck rides on air, so that it can be slammed down real low (so low that the fuel tank had to be moved), has a Datsun 120Y grille, aggressive front lip and flushed bodywork. Inside, it has a pumping audio system (but it's almost invisible to the eye), and you're more likely to notice the stunning carbon-fibre dashboard. Sit back and enjoy Brannigan talking about his pride and joy.

0:00 Intro
1:26 How to modify a Datsun 120Y Pickup
2:22 Engine modifications
3:10 Inspiration behind modification of the car
3:49 Walkthrough of exterior modifications
5:12 Interior tour
6:22 Possible future modifications
6:35 Outro

[jbmckean]

A datsun 120 y was the first car i ever ownedd..it cost me aa whole £50 back in 1981..this one is WOW..great job.

[siphomyende]

I love that the car has multiple anti-theft systems in place. No door handles, removable steering wheel, hidden sound system...NEVER LET THEM KNOW YOUR NEXT MOVE! Beautiful car!

[CodeCraftTube]

Kenyans have a lot of history with this Car .... Legend of a Car in Rural kenya

[bravofoxable]

There's a LOT of love in this little classic! Hours and hours of work... Job well done, looks spectacular 👍🏻👊🏻

[kwamax]

My dad had this car back in the days very strong and reliable.

[tsheposerunye]

the more you get into the car, the mods done, and the nice little hidden features added, the cooler it gets. incredible. absolutely love this

[makgalemarcusmathale]

Beautiful. Kudos Ciro for flying all the way to Krugersdorp.

[motheolebelo]

Wow

What an awesome build, looks really good and unique.

Love the fact that it does have a sound system that is hidden.
Thumbs up to the Owner.

[anthonielegrange]

I have a original 1974 Datsun 120y still in a working condition and everything is still original

[ElishaMukumba]

I love the trelidoor on the side window 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[HandyDan]

That is SICK! Bad A$$ truck just my style too! We both built crazy rides that are so unique!

[abyss]

Hahaha any IsiXhosa speaking people here? We used to call it "ibhotsotso". We had one here at home. It was one of the bulletproof cars back in the days.

[bentleyvanwyk]

love the build, unique old-school and bagged👌❤😁

[CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Samurai sword shifter is too legit to quit!

[retiredslv]

A job well done sir, hats off to you 🎩

[DjiCandi]

The 2 dislikes, are the same people that call the cops on us because we leave skids on the pavement.

[gidasranau]

Nicework, low ride, i like it.... 😍👍👍

[funnyvines]

is that the same motor that it had when it was at motormart in klerksdorp

[andrewalexander]

Mad rig mate send a picture, cheers bro.🙂👍💯

[patowush]

I just saw the really beautiful video
the pieces you made them to measure? afraid to start modifying the suspensions