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Old 07-27-06, 01:47 PM   #121
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Looking for honest Toyota Mechanic

Hi all,
Recently moved to the Madison, Wi area and am looking for any information on an honest/ competent Toyota mechanic. Thanks
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Old 07-30-06, 12:25 AM   #122
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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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http://www.toyspecialistsaz.com/
I'll vouch for Vern too. Factory trained in 1971, he and his wife started thier business 4 years ago. Knows all makes and year Toyotas and specializes in Landcruisers.


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Old 08-03-06, 03:27 PM   #123
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any recommendations in Utah?

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Old 08-17-06, 10:56 PM   #124
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Sacramento area???

Anything in the greater Sacramento area, East Sac AKA Rancho Cordova, Foothills??????
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Old 08-18-06, 02:40 PM   #125
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Depending on what you need there is Gary/Mudrak in Sonoma and for fabrication Luke/4x4 labs in Grass Valley. It may not be down the street from you but that's life with an older cruiser. I wished I lived closer to both of them.

http://www.mudrak.com/

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Old 08-21-06, 10:18 PM   #126
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Cruiser mechanic in my area

I'm looking for a good cruiser mechanic in Humboldt County, California.
Anyone know of any.
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Old 08-21-06, 10:36 PM   #127
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hum county 4 me too

Same here. Don't go to Harper's. They don't know how to find a early fj40 temp sender in a late model fj60!!! that cost me 170 dollars to have them tell me my temp gauge in the dash which works fine was bad.
Complete morons that have been reported to the BAR.
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Oh yeah I know all about Mudrak's. My(Her) 60 is east of Sac right now & I want to know of there is a good diagnostician in these parts.
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Old 08-22-06, 08:02 PM   #128
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South Puget Sound, Washington?

I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

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Old 08-22-06, 09:07 PM   #129
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Tokyo City Adisson Texas it is not a cruiser specialty shop but the guy who runs the place knows what he is doing and has worked on my truck when i first got it. It had overheating problems alot of noises ac didnt work power stearing was messed up and since he has fixed it i havent had a mechanical problem and its been about 11 months


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Old 08-25-06, 02:44 PM   #130
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I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

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short answer is YES. I'm in Gig Harbor and need a good fj60 mechanic for my 1981 original owner baby.
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Old 08-30-06, 08:24 AM   #131
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I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

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I too would love to have access to a dedicated landcruiser mechanic anywhere in Washington. The closest places I know of are in Portland, OR.


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Old 09-01-06, 01:45 AM   #132
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Gils Service Station LTD in Surrey BC.

The garage which was formerly a service station in a previos location is now located at:

604-594-5919
4-7780 135A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 9A7


Thay are a excelent set of mechanics there that have worked on a number of cruisers. In once case did 70 thousand dollars worth of work to a 70 series cruiser. The reputation of the guys goes back many generations. The shop is in a strip building but there is no name above there front window. Thay dont need to advertise thay have a good name in the community. At one time thay were open 6 days a week but because thay have enough customer based are now open only 5 days a week.
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Old 09-03-06, 05:22 PM   #133
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Charlotte, NC I've done business with Toyota tech for 5 years, good guys know there stuff, BUT you need to get a firm price. I just got a bill TWICE what I expected. Fair warning. I am looking, Gastonia here I come
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Old 09-07-06, 11:14 PM   #134
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Takaki Automotive
47 Breezehill Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
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Super honest garage that will fix only what needs to be fixed. The owner Kunio is truly a doctor, been working on Cruisers since the begining.


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Old 09-08-06, 05:16 PM   #135
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This guy is the best cruiser mechanic ever in my opinion. I'd come from a state or two away to use him. However, he is a stock mechanic - he's not a mod mechanic if you know what I mean.

Willamette Blvd. Service Center (Larry Harper)
6845 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR, 97203
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Old 09-23-06, 12:35 PM   #136
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I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

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Sure. I live in Fall City (Issaquah) and just purchased a FJ60 that I'm sure I'll soem help with...
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Old 09-25-06, 11:20 PM   #137
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I too would love to have access to a dedicated landcruiser mechanic anywhere in Washington. The closest places I know of are in Portland, OR.
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short answer is YES. I'm in Gig Harbor and need a good fj60 mechanic for my 1981 original owner baby.
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Sure. I live in Fall City (Issaquah) and just purchased a FJ60 that I'm sure I'll soem help with...

Thanks for the replies, I will follow up via PM. I am going to try and take a limited number of side jobs over the winter and see how it goes. If any one else is interested, please PM me.


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Old 09-28-06, 08:20 PM   #138
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A place that is now defunct recommended someone named "Yodaman" here in Santa Rosa, CA. Has anyone ever had him do any work, and if so would they recommend him?
Larry is a cool dude. He is mainly in the business of working on trucks but call him to see if he does cruiser work.

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Old 10-03-06, 10:25 AM   #139
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Taos Offroad & Performance, Norbert Mondragon, Proprietor.
(505) 758-7144, Corner of Dea Lane and the Walmart Road.

Norbert and his crew have worked on many of my trucks. He also has a car resale license and specializes in Toyota and Suburu. Excellent guy, honest, thorough with great communication skills, USMC Vet, professional racer, outstanding bow hunter, good father and fine American.

Oh, he also has a flatbed truck carrier for the odd rescue.

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Old 10-15-06, 10:35 PM   #140
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Northwest Land Cruiser Portland Oregon

NWLC installed an H55F in an 84FJ60 for me. They also re-build my t-case, installed custom drive-lines, and a bunch of other stuff. I highly recommend Tony and Matt - good guys, good shop. Lots of old Land Cruisers on the log - a fun place to just look around.

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Old 10-15-06, 11:03 PM   #141
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New rig for me.

I sold a 1988 Ford PU and picked up a 1985 FJ 60. I hope I made a good choice! I can now take my kids out in the desert. I am having a little trouble with the rear seatbelts. They lock sometimes and are hard to get unlocked. Any suggestions? What kind of monthly maintenance should I be concerned with overall?
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Old 10-17-06, 08:06 AM   #142
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anyone know a tech in eastern pa I'm in the easton, bethlehem, allentown area
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Old 10-21-06, 09:47 AM   #143
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Cruiserhead on Vancouver Island?

I searched for anything on Vancouver Island or BC or Canada. Very little. I'm looking for more of a diesel cruiserhead specialist if possible. Anyone near Victoria, BC?


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Old 10-22-06, 02:54 PM   #144
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I know there are some places in NH for Cruisers, but does anyone know of any good Cruiser mechanics in upper Connecticut?


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Old 10-25-06, 10:18 AM   #145
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Recommend a mechanic - South Lake Tahoe

Hey Cruisers,

Just bought a 1985 FJ60. I am looking for a mechanic in or around South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any recommendations?

Happy Cruisin'
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Old 10-26-06, 10:15 AM   #146
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mechano near Toronto?

Can anyone recommend a cruiser mechanic or more generally a good diesel shop within an hour west of Toronto - Mississauga, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, etc... Thanks.
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Old 10-27-06, 11:58 AM   #147
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Hey Cruisers,

Just bought a 1985 FJ60. I am looking for a mechanic in or around South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any recommendations?

Happy Cruisin'
CharlieFJ60,
Depending on what you're looking to have done you might look into Luke's shop in Grass Valley, 4x4labs or Mudrak in Sonoma. I don't know anybody closer. HTH


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Old 11-13-06, 01:55 PM   #148
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Grass Valley. CA.
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Mikey and Jeremy are excellent yoder wrenches as well as just about anything you want to build up. Grass Valley's about 90 minutes east of Sacramento and worth the limp if you're a hurtin' unit. They'll do recoveries and they have their own trailers. Great Dudes, and great work..... if we ever have a post on who to stay away from.... I can let you know about the other guys too.

J&M sponsored my buddy's 1964 PRO Arena truck and have recently taken on the challenge to fix my rig after it came back from "the other guys." The other guys know who they are, and may my $4400.00 burn in their pocket and open a door to the bowels of...... any way.... I recommend J&M, HANDS DOWN!!


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