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Old 09-01-05, 03:36 PM   #61
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Florida?

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


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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.
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Old 09-04-05, 03:31 PM   #62
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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.


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Old 09-08-05, 07:21 PM   #63
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any in central CA, Fresno area
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Old 09-14-05, 07:03 PM   #64
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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.

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Old 09-22-05, 05:07 PM   #65
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what about central washington????
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Old 09-24-05, 08:25 AM   #66
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Old 09-27-05, 10:09 PM   #67
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Any Sugestions for Nashville?

Any Sugestions for Nashville? Could use someone ASAP...
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Old 09-29-05, 04:11 PM   #68
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In Southwest Oregon (Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass) I recommend Specialized Foreign Car Service: 541-776-2922. DO NOT go to Lithia.


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Old 09-29-05, 04:58 PM   #69
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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

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Old 09-30-05, 06:27 AM   #70
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Any Sugestions for Nashville? Could use someone ASAP...
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Yes I need a name too. We Cruiser Folks in Nashvegas need a good Cruiser Mechanic.

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Old 10-12-05, 07:37 PM   #71
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Anyone know of a good mechanic in Des Moines, IA
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Old 10-14-05, 09:13 AM   #72
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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.


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Old 10-17-05, 02:48 PM   #73
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Highly recommend:
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Old 10-21-05, 01:53 PM   #74
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Please recommend a mechanic in western Montana -- Missoula, Kalispell -- west of the divide.


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Old 10-31-05, 11:20 AM   #75
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346 turner drive #103
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bob does great work and is usually much less than the local dealer.
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Old 11-02-05, 08:14 AM   #76
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Pozzi's Professional Auto Maintenace
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A great mechanic with any vehicle. He has done enough on my 83 to know cruisers well. Totally trustworthy and very meticulous.
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Old 11-04-05, 07:43 PM   #77
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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.
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Old 11-16-05, 03:22 PM   #78
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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


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Old 11-16-05, 05:51 PM   #79
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North central/Central Florida?
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Old 11-17-05, 07:30 AM   #80
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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).
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Old 11-24-05, 07:54 AM   #81
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Thumbs down 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.

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Old 11-26-05, 09:31 AM   #82
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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"


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Old 12-02-05, 01:56 PM   #83
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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
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Old 12-04-05, 07:57 PM   #84
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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
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Old 12-11-05, 09:16 AM   #85
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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


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Old 12-19-05, 03:59 PM   #86
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Quote:
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Yes I need a name too. We Cruiser Folks in Nashvegas need a good Cruiser Mechanic.

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I thought you had a Cruiser mechanic?


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Old 12-22-05, 10:05 AM   #87
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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.
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Old 12-31-05, 06:57 AM   #88
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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


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How about the Kansas City area?

I know the question has been asked before, but I'm still hopeful for an answer!
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Old 01-06-06, 04:38 PM   #90
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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

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