When someone gives you a free Toyota Prius what are you supposed to do? Well you can do what Hoopie’s Hot Rods in Ohio did and install it under a 1946 Chevy truck. The builder was originally going to install the truck body over the 2002 Prius unibody/chassis however it soon became clear this method was not going to work. After pondering solutions it was decided to cut the front clip off the truck frame and the back half of the Prius unibody. Then welded the truck frame to the Prius unibody using steel supports. After solving a few more issues the truck is driving around getting better gas mileage than any other ’46 Chevy ever has, no one the wiser it’s powered by a 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE inline-four and CVT transmission. For more details and photos please view the project’s build thread.
Source: EcoModder (build thread) and Hoopie’s Hot Rods
This could be the oddest swap yet. I wonder what the hauling capacity is, 500 lbs?
the Gr8 Gammy <3
So proud of all three of you as each of you continues to serve the LORD. This seems to be your time to shine Joe. Dad would be busting his buttons if he still lived on Planet Earth. If he's able to see what goes on here he has the best possible seat. I know that isn't theologically sound but it's fun to ponder all the same. 😉 Love'n'Hugs, <3 Mom
Really confused about what just happened… truck and comment…