I recently checked Facebook Marketplace for possibly locally sold Suzuki Carry models. I saw one or two that might have been sold locally because of the plate number and the year model. And surprisingly they are being sold cheaper than some beater, project car Volkswagen Classic Beetles that I also saw in FB Marketplace.
So what does this mean? Nothing. I have no spare cash nor resources and know-how to do a restomod. I still wish I could though. My idea last year still stands. Find decent DA17 engine and transmission being sold, and transfer it to a local Suzuki Carry. If the brakes, AC, and electricals can be upgraded then do it as well.
The engine and the transmission are the most crucial things, I would think, for a successful restomod. It'll be the heart of the van, and a modern, fuel-injected engine with possibly an auto-gear shift or automatic transmission built for that modern engine might just be good enough to power an older model Suzuki Carry at both reasonable speeds and with good fuel efficiency.
All I need now is a huge amount of money, some contacts to help me out, and a shop willing to take on this challenge.
Easier said than done.
Out.