Runs well even when loaded with work equipment and materials

The Toyota Hiace is used as a work partner for a wide range of professionals, and the range of customization that can be expanded to meet the needs of professionals and the tastes of owners is so diverse as to be almost limitless. This time, the AMW editorial department took notice of the car of Mr. “Massan,” a standard-body Super GL passenger, who showed us his cargo space customization. 

It looks like a commercial spec!?

The owner, Mr. “Massan,” is a craftsman who mainly works on floors in interior construction. Therefore, he has to carry a lot of heavy glues and materials. He has eliminated all unnecessary items so that the truck can run smoothly. The current loading style is the result of much thought and trial and error. According to “Massan,”

“It’s a finished form, but I may change it if it strikes me again.”

“I keep the look and feel within the scope of what I can use at work.”

What is particularly impressive is the replacement of a type 1 face with a type 4 face in his work. For the bottom of the exterior, he collaborates simple but unique parts such as 415 Cobra in the front, Essex on the sides, and M.T.S. in the rear. The Alpine audio system is also a favorite. By the way, the door mirrors were painted with spray paint. As one would expect from a craftsman, he is very dexterous!

One point to note is the luggage compartment. A step is provided at the back of the luggage compartment to hold containers securely in place. It may seem like a small detail, but it is this kind of detail that improves the usability of the vehicle.

Show them how it’s stacked

Let us introduce the ultimate form of stacking, which “Massan” has thought through.

First, remove the bed and start work. The storage box on the right side of the luggage space holds screws, a vacuum cleaner, and a ruler. The storage box on the left side holds the Leister welder and groove cutter, which are important for doing the job, in their cases.

The back of the luggage houses a storage case with tools on the right side and a storage case with helmets and safety shoes on the left side. Between and in front of the storage case containing tools and the storage case containing helmets and safety shoes, urethane glue and caulking agent in aluminum cans or one-ton cans are placed.

Place large plastic cans of acrylic glue alongside the urethane glue or caulking agent in aluminum cans or one-ton cans. In front of the glue cans, he sets up a basket containing power tools such as impactors and drills, heat guns, etc., and a storage bag containing cords, brushes, putty, etc.

Finally, a basket with frequently used small items, caulking compound, burner, etc., is placed on the left storage bock, and a bed mat is placed over it.

As you can see, it all fits together beautifully and neatly. This is the storage method that “Massan” is proud of.