Recommend a Cruiser Mechanic in your area - Page 3

jmarsh1977 · 09-01-05, 03:36 PM

Anyone know of good mechanics in the Tampa Bay area, FL?

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Originally Posted by et3surge

Since noone has posted for FL, I have had a decent experience with the following folks, but if I change my mind I will come back and edit.
L.E. Toyota Repair
1811 SW 67th Ave.
Miami, FL 33155
305-263-9868
Luis Fernandez has been helping me and he's an honest nice and so far inexpensive mechanic. I am using him currently for a few things.
B&R Foreign Car Repair
Somewhere on Commercial Lane, next to "The Wizard"
South Miami, FL
(305) 661-5077
Gary and his brother and all the folks are really nice, been there 25 years. They do good work, they are reliable. Not inexpensive at all. But if you need it done and done right they haven't done my family wrong with a Volkswagen, Volvo, Toyota LC FJ60, Toyota Corolla and a few others.

sandcruiser · 09-04-05, 03:31 PM

In California I've had good experience with Man-A-Fre, they did a great job installing my suspension, bumper, winch, and some other stuff.

Gary Kardum (Mudrak) has spent a bunch of time on the phone answering questions for me, and more time chatting with me in person, despite the fact that I've never been able to give him any business (yet).

For Body work in San Diego, California there is nobody I would recommend more enthusiastically than Joel DeLara at Eurotek - take a look at www.sandcruiser.com/spons.html for his address.

While I'm at it- Mike at RockSolid in Hemet, CA treated us well. The bumper he made for us is too stout if anything, but I asked for indestructible and he delivered. He also let us use his yard for some modifcations and that was critical for our situation at the time, not everyone is that nice.

wisevoss · 09-08-05, 07:21 PM

any in central CA, Fresno area

SPEEDCRAVIN · 09-14-05, 07:03 PM

I used to work for Jewell Bohannan at Bohannans Offroad. That guy is sharp. He has been into Cruisers since the 70s.

He is in Bentonville Arkansas.

JOSH

missyc · 09-22-05, 05:07 PM

what about central washington????

unbound60 · 09-24-05, 08:25 AM

eastern montana?

brandxmgmt · 09-27-05, 10:09 PM

Any Sugestions for Nashville? Could use someone ASAP...
Thanks

4lowNgo · 09-29-05, 04:11 PM

In Southwest Oregon (Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass) I recommend Specialized Foreign Car Service: 541-776-2922. DO NOT go to Lithia.

fjbj40 · 09-29-05, 04:58 PM

ok ...if you are in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia , Canada

AFAR- Atlantic Foreign Auto Repair...John Zwicker...902-454-2116

KNOWS cruisers and the diesels and anything in between
highly recommend him

Daryl

Grouseman · 09-30-05, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandxmgmt

Any Sugestions for Nashville? Could use someone ASAP...
Thanks

Yes I need a name too. We Cruiser Folks in Nashvegas need a good Cruiser Mechanic.

Grouseman

anatomyguy · 10-12-05, 07:37 PM

Anyone know of a good mechanic in Des Moines, IA

CRUISEHUNTER · 10-14-05, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmarsh1977

Anyone know of good mechanics in the Tampa Bay area, FL?

jmarsh, Lokey Cross Lander of Tampa. They do a lot of Land Rover stuff but are equally adept at LC's. Ask for Jeremy. He's a Toyota guy.

dieselgrl · 10-17-05, 02:48 PM

Highly recommend:
Tech 1
215-22nd Street
(306)665-2766

Naphtali · 10-21-05, 01:53 PM

Please recommend a mechanic in western Montana -- Missoula, Kalispell -- west of the divide.

rmarquart · 10-31-05, 11:20 AM

durango,colorado
bob foisel
advanced automotive
346 turner drive #103
970-385-1553

bob does great work and is usually much less than the local dealer.

Ryan S. · 11-02-05, 08:14 AM

Spokane, WA
Pozzi's Professional Auto Maintenace
509-534-1974

A great mechanic with any vehicle. He has done enough on my 83 to know cruisers well. Totally trustworthy and very meticulous.

kuuner · 11-04-05, 07:43 PM

Rocky Mountain Cruisers in Denver Colorado.

What a sight to pull into this guy's shop to see a dozen Cruisers and nothing else! Ron and his son own RMC and know everything there is to know. I dropped my baby off to them with nary a worry.

Can't wait to get it back next week.

CardinalFJ60 · 11-16-05, 03:22 PM

Hands down - the only person I will let touch my truck. Robbie was the head Mechanic at a very well known and respected Cruiser Specialist here in CO for a long tim. I won't say where, but "those in the know - know Robbie". Here's how to get in touch with him.

Adventure Offroad is business name.
303-884-7813 phone number
303-665-0128 fax number
antonsonr@comcast.net e-mail address
Mobile and garage based bussiness for Toyota trucks and SUV's

jts560 · 11-16-05, 05:51 PM

North central/Central Florida?

c_lo · 11-17-05, 07:30 AM

How about Southwest Florida (Naples/BonitaSprings/Ft Myers/Everglades City)? Could use a good mechanic or even someone with more testing equipment than me (I have close to none).

LowcountryTLC · 11-24-05, 07:54 AM

I am removing my mechanic recommendation for the Charleston/ Mount Pleasant area due to repeated lack of satisfaction in resolving multiple problems on my truck.

vorteced62 · 11-26-05, 09:31 AM

for Utah i go with kurt williams www.cruiseroutfitters.com

for a strait up toyota specialist mechanic that REALLY knows his sh** go to Viantine Auto Repair its a little hole in the wall place that will get your cruiser running like the day it came from the factory and will charge youvery little, and are very god about making sure you go home satisfied, the guys name is "sukon"

rzpapp · 12-02-05, 01:56 PM

I almost hate to give it out because he is so busy(and that's good)... but in Phoenix AZ the guy you want working on your Cruiser is Vern @

Toy Specialists
1121 South Wilbur St
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-969-3320
http://www.toyspecialistsaz.com/

JBBenson · 12-04-05, 07:57 PM

NEED ASAP cruiser mechanic (or good general mechanic) in or around
Alta Loma, CA (near Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Upland CA, Ontario CA. Zip 91737)
Thanks for any help

BOUNDER · 12-11-05, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix1055

No-one has recommended anyone in Massachusetts.

Buellar.. buellar... anyone?

In Waltham/Watertown, Massachusetts, look up Newton Street Auto. While not at all a Cruiser shop per se, the owner and his men can fix anything - they are knowledgeable, no pressure and great guys. I used to bring my SWEET '90 VW Jetta GLi as well as my 4Runner to them. Bring 'em a 6 of Heineken once in a while too. Not sure if they even drink but nice gesture

Gumby · 12-19-05, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouseman

Yes I need a name too. We Cruiser Folks in Nashvegas need a good Cruiser Mechanic.

Grouseman

I thought you had a Cruiser mechanic?

wheezy · 12-22-05, 10:05 AM

MK Automtive
Center Street, exactly across from Utah County DMV
Provo, UT

There is a man there who is INCREDIBLE with carbs, and tuning and tweaking, got my 85 FJ60 to pass emissions and run like a champ, he knows how to adjust your carb.

cabron · 12-31-05, 06:57 AM

In Kentuckiana area.... Not a Cruiser specific mechanic but is an import specialist. He owns his own shop, and has built VW race motors for me, worked on a BMW e34 that I owned, and turned wrenches on the 40 that I just sold. Never had to take anything back that he did EVER.

Shop Name: The Winning Formula
Owner/Mechanic: Mike Weinbrener
Location: Buechal Bank in Louisville Kentucky

skotmac · 01-05-06, 12:20 PM

How about the Kansas City area?

I know the question has been asked before, but I'm still hopeful for an answer!

Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 · 01-06-06, 04:38 PM

Gunnison Colorado.
Duncan 4X4 on main street heading north out of town. I used to work for him and he is a frigging genius when it comes to 4X4's, especially Toys.
Duncan 4X4 Auto Service & Repairs

811 N Main
Gunnison

(970) 641-4444

09-04-05, 03:31 PM	#62
sandcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Posts: 1,686	In California I've had good experience with Man-A-Fre, they did a great job installing my suspension, bumper, winch, and some other stuff. Gary Kardum (Mudrak) has spent a bunch of time on the phone answering questions for me, and more time chatting with me in person, despite the fact that I've never been able to give him any business (yet). For Body work in San Diego, California there is nobody I would recommend more enthusiastically than Joel DeLara at Eurotek - take a look at www.sandcruiser.com/spons.html for his address. While I'm at it- Mike at RockSolid in Hemet, CA treated us well. The bumper he made for us is too stout if anything, but I asked for indestructible and he delivered. He also let us use his yard for some modifcations and that was critical for our situation at the time, not everyone is that nice. __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica.

09-14-05, 07:03 PM	#64
SPEEDCRAVIN IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 32	N W Arkansas I used to work for Jewell Bohannan at Bohannans Offroad. That guy is sharp. He has been into Cruisers since the 70s. He is in Bentonville Arkansas. JOSH

09-27-05, 10:09 PM	#67
brandxmgmt IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 57	Any Sugestions for Nashville? Any Sugestions for Nashville? Could use someone ASAP... Thanks

09-29-05, 04:11 PM	#68
4lowNgo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rogue Valley TLCA# 15796 Posts: 217	In Southwest Oregon (Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass) I recommend Specialized Foreign Car Service: 541-776-2922. DO NOT go to Lithia. __________________ we're usin' code names. 1986 FJ60: OME Heavy/Medium kit; Greasable shackles; ARB Bar with Mot's sweet-ass foglights; 30x9.5 BFG's TLCA #15796

09-29-05, 04:58 PM	#69
fjbj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: east coast Canada Posts: 353	ok ...if you are in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia , Canada AFAR- Atlantic Foreign Auto Repair...John Zwicker...902-454-2116 KNOWS cruisers and the diesels and anything in between highly recommend him Daryl __________________ 74 fj/bj40 88 fj/bj62 , full OME lift kit , home brew turbo , 4 runner brakes .

09-08-05, 07:21 PM	#63
wisevoss IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5	any in central CA, Fresno area

09-22-05, 05:07 PM	#65
missyc IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: wenatchee, wa Posts: 87	what about central washington????

09-24-05, 08:25 AM	#66
unbound60 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 29	eastern montana?

10-12-05, 07:37 PM	#71
anatomyguy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington TLCA# 16064 Posts: 62	Anyone know of a good mechanic in Des Moines, IA

10-17-05, 02:48 PM	#73
dieselgrl IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 11	S'toon, SK Highly recommend: Tech 1 215-22nd Street (306)665-2766

10-21-05, 01:53 PM	#74
Naphtali IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 47	Please recommend a mechanic in western Montana -- Missoula, Kalispell -- west of the divide. __________________ When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him. Jonathan Swift

10-31-05, 11:20 AM	#75
rmarquart IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: colorado Posts: 13	durango,colorado bob foisel advanced automotive 346 turner drive #103 970-385-1553 bob does great work and is usually much less than the local dealer.

11-02-05, 08:14 AM	#76
Ryan S. IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 281	Spokane, WA Pozzi's Professional Auto Maintenace 509-534-1974 A great mechanic with any vehicle. He has done enough on my 83 to know cruisers well. Totally trustworthy and very meticulous.

11-04-05, 07:43 PM	#77
kuuner IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 39	Another Mechanic in Denver Rocky Mountain Cruisers in Denver Colorado. What a sight to pull into this guy's shop to see a dozen Cruisers and nothing else! Ron and his son own RMC and know everything there is to know. I dropped my baby off to them with nary a worry. Can't wait to get it back next week.

11-16-05, 03:22 PM	#78
CardinalFJ60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 651	Boulder/Louisville Area - Colorado Hands down - the only person I will let touch my truck. Robbie was the head Mechanic at a very well known and respected Cruiser Specialist here in CO for a long tim. I won't say where, but "those in the know - know Robbie". Here's how to get in touch with him. Adventure Offroad is business name. 303-884-7813 phone number 303-665-0128 fax number antonsonr@comcast.net e-mail address Mobile and garage based bussiness for Toyota trucks and SUV's __________________ 1987 FJ60, SROR Sliders, lockers, 4.11s, 33s and other stuff 1977 FJ40, mostly stock.

11-16-05, 05:51 PM	#79
jts560 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winter Haven, Fl Posts: 167	North central/Central Florida?

11-17-05, 07:30 AM	#80
c_lo IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	How about Southwest Florida (Naples/BonitaSprings/Ft Myers/Everglades City)? Could use a good mechanic or even someone with more testing equipment than me (I have close to none).

11-24-05, 07:54 AM	#81
LowcountryTLC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 56	Charleston, South Carolina I am removing my mechanic recommendation for the Charleston/ Mount Pleasant area due to repeated lack of satisfaction in resolving multiple problems on my truck. Last edited by LowcountryTLC; 05-09-06 at 09:49 AM.

11-26-05, 09:31 AM	#82
vorteced62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: under my cruiser Posts: 115	for Utah i go with kurt williams www.cruiseroutfitters.com for a strait up toyota specialist mechanic that REALLY knows his sh** go to Viantine Auto Repair its a little hole in the wall place that will get your cruiser running like the day it came from the factory and will charge youvery little, and are very god about making sure you go home satisfied, the guys name is "sukon" __________________ 85 4Runner marlin lift, cases, 30 spliners toys are fun to play with, jeeps suck to fix

12-02-05, 01:56 PM	#83
rzpapp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ TLCA# 15449 Posts: 150	I almost hate to give it out because he is so busy(and that's good)... but in Phoenix AZ the guy you want working on your Cruiser is Vern @ Toy Specialists 1121 South Wilbur St Mesa, AZ 85210 480-969-3320 http://www.toyspecialistsaz.com/ __________________ TLCA # 15449 2004 UZJ100 ARB Bull Bar IPF800 Warn XD9000 BFG AT 285/65R18 OME Shocks T-bars w/866 springs Slee diff-drop ARB compressor Optima yellow-top

12-04-05, 07:57 PM	#84
JBBenson IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 178	NEED ASAP cruiser mechanic (or good general mechanic) in or around Alta Loma, CA (near Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Upland CA, Ontario CA. Zip 91737) Thanks for any help

12-22-05, 10:05 AM	#87
wheezy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 65	Good for Carbs... MK Automtive Center Street, exactly across from Utah County DMV Provo, UT There is a man there who is INCREDIBLE with carbs, and tuning and tweaking, got my 85 FJ60 to pass emissions and run like a champ, he knows how to adjust your carb.

12-31-05, 06:57 AM	#88
cabron IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 1,727	In Kentuckiana area.... Not a Cruiser specific mechanic but is an import specialist. He owns his own shop, and has built VW race motors for me, worked on a BMW e34 that I owned, and turned wrenches on the 40 that I just sold. Never had to take anything back that he did EVER. Shop Name: The Winning Formula Owner/Mechanic: Mike Weinbrener Location: Buechal Bank in Louisville Kentucky __________________ 1974 Toyota FJ40 (sold Jan 27) 1985 Toyota FJ60 two-tone, Safari Rack, OME Heavy,33x9.5's, custom front/rear bumpers, fully sound deadened, Alpine H/U, Rainbow components, dual v12 amps, 12" Type_R, Mot's Lights.

01-05-06, 12:20 PM	#89
skotmac IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	How about the Kansas City area? I know the question has been asked before, but I'm still hopeful for an answer!

01-06-06, 04:38 PM	#90
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gresham Or. Posts: 1,186	Gunnison Colorado. Duncan 4X4 on main street heading north out of town. I used to work for him and he is a frigging genius when it comes to 4X4's, especially Toys. Duncan 4X4 Auto Service & Repairs 811 N Main Gunnison (970) 641-4444 __________________ 4 Chevys and a Yota ////////////////////////////// 1994 4X4 Silverado pickup 2000 S-10 pickup 2000 Monte Carlo SS 2003 Trailblazer LTZ and a little old 1974 FJ-40