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04-23-05, 12:47 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,508
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Recommend a Cruiser Mechanic in your area
Lots of travelling cruiserheads and many new owners would like to locate a reliable mechanic in their area, or know who to go to if they have a problem on the road.
It has been suggested that we try to establish a sticky thread for people to make personal recommendations for a mechanic they know well and with whom have done business. Please provide: City (or County) & STATE Name of Mechanic Phone number Let's try to get some solid recommendations for our brother (and sister) Cruiserheads. Mike S __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874 |
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04-23-05, 04:20 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,508
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I guess I'll be first...
Sonoma, California Mudrak Custom Cruisers 'Gary' Phone: 707-996-5272 E-mail: gary@mudrak.com website at: http://www.mudrak.com/ Gary is well known and respected in Northern CA, and gets customers from other states as well. He has done quite a bit of work for me, and for others on this board. Highly recommended. __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874 |
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04-23-05, 04:58 PM
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Can I open your beer?
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,430
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EDWIN HAS CLOSED HIS SHOP!!!
, Texas LCS - LandCruiser Specialist www.lcspec.com Owner: Edwin Kincaid Also: Shawn Mccap Phone: 512-670-7525 E-Mail:lcspec@sbcglobal.net 100 W. Plugerville Looop #118 Plugervill, Tx 78660 Very honest - been great guys to deal with! Done tons of work for me, as well as others in the Dallas, Austin, Houston area. -Mark __________________ FZJ80, 3FE40, rtcustoms.net powered FJ62 Austin, Texas Lone Star Land Cruiser - Austin Chapter Cool crap for your cruiser! http://www.cruisercrap.com  TLCA #14710 Last edited by mmw68; 11-07-07 at 10:31 PM. Reason: closed up shop |
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04-23-05, 08:58 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Little Rock, Arkansas (Pulaski County)
Bobby Moran 501-821-4737 bgmoran@swbell.net Bobby's a very skilled mechanic. I think he's been working on Cruisers for almost 15 years... he's very knowledgable and has a great shop with plenty of equipment to get most of whatever you need done. He runs a shop called The Cruiser Company, and they work exclusively on Cruisers, 4Runners, and toyota trucks. -Mike btw, no affiliation __________________ Mike M. Pics of My Cruiser here Razorback LandCruisers Member Gray 88' FJ62- 196k DD- BDS kit, K&N, Sony HU/Speakers, Cobra CB, Dents Everywhere Last edited by CTiger; 03-26-06 at 08:35 PM. |
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04-23-05, 11:19 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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City (or County) & STATE englewood(just south of denver), colorado
Name of Mechanic ron korzen - the original rocky mountain cruisers Phone number 303 789 1614 E-mail rmcruisers@aol.com __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale |
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04-23-05, 11:22 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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City (or County) & STATE conifer, colorado (about 1/2 hour west of denver)
Name of Mechanic joe collegia- colorado toyota specialists Phone number 303 838 4772 __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale |
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04-25-05, 08:34 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: San Clemente, CA
Posts: 9
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Can anyone recommend someone in Orange County, Ca.? Thanks.
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04-25-05, 03:03 PM
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Ramblin Wreck
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Georgia Tech
Posts: 5,779
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Georgia/ Southeast
Metro Atlanta Urban Land Cruisers David Dearborn 404 915 1281 www.urbanlandcruisers.com David is an experienced and honest mechanic. I have no problem telling anyone to see David with any problem on any cruiser. He regularly sees early 40's all the way up to recent model 100's. Check his site for more information. I have been both a customer and shop employee. My dad takes my mom's cruiser to David. __________________ Bailey Quintrell '74 FJ40--37 Irocks-32 Bolt 'Locks-SM420-ARB-XD9000i-FJ60 PS-MetalTech Cage '93 FZJ80-DD-Part Time 4wd-locked-5" lifted-snorkel-bullbar-315 AT's '97 FZJ80 '98 UZJ100-OEM RR locker ΣΧ
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04-25-05, 07:29 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 93
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Any recommendations for Maryland?
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04-26-05, 03:05 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 357
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Dallas / Ft. Worth
Dung Nguyen 835 Hopkins St. Garland, TX 75040 (214) 534-0793 Dung (pronounced "Young") is a former Cool Cruisers employee who opened his own shop. He works on Cruisers only and is a very knowledgable and experienced mechanic who charges fair prices and stands by his work. An expert carb rebuilder. __________________ Zeke's Dad |
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04-26-05, 04:34 PM
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Where's mah cruzah?
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Loveland, Colorado
Merritt Davis, Owner
Metric Motors 821 South Lincoln Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 ph: 970-667-2044 fax: 970-667-4183 mmtrs@comcast.net Merritt is a nice guy, and he's been in business in Loveland for about 20 years. He works on lots of makes, but definitely knows his stuff when it comes to old Toyotas. __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers |
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04-28-05, 11:05 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 601
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Maryland
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Depending on where in Maryland you are you have a couple of choices. In northern Maryland you have Foxfab just further north, and if your in southern Maryland around DC try Lance at www.ironpigoffroad.com. Ryan. |
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04-28-05, 04:48 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: austin, tx
Posts: 364
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any recommendations for the San Antonio, TX area???
__________________ 83 FJ60 -- R.T. Customs Vortec -- White Ghost With Guts (WG)˛ -- H55 -- rear Aussie -- 33X12.50 bfg a/t -- OME R.T. Customs email: Randy@RTcustoms.net or rtcustoms.net Meatloaf®
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04-29-05, 11:39 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
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Portland, Oregon
W and James, Over The Hill 4x4 (503) 289-4547 oth4x4@overthehill4x4.com www.overthehill4x4.com __________________ Ken, Cascade Cruisers '64 FJ40, '66 FJ45, '79 FJ40, '81 BJ42, '82 BJ42, '85 xcab, '89 FJ62 Steens Photography, LLC |
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04-30-05, 05:55 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 93
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Maryland
I'm on the Eastern Shore so those guys are a good two-hours away. But I may end up using them anyway.
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04-30-05, 05:26 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 238
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T&J Off Road
1002 W. Collins Ave. Orange, CA 92867 1-714-633-0991 www.tandjperformance.com ARB recommended these guys to me to have my gears and lockers installed and they did an awesome job. I know it's a Jeep shop but you will be surprised how many Land Cruisers you'll see in there. |
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05-02-05, 09:49 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: morristown nj
Posts: 744
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not really a cruiser mechanic per se, but Florham Park Trans and Clutch, in Florham Park NJ
did my clutch. first time EVER where i didnt have to bring my vehicle back to whoever worked on it. guys name is Dennis |
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05-02-05, 09:51 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: the nard, ca/ charlottesville, va
Posts: 160
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coles imports specialists
charlottesville virginia chris cole (434) 295 cole |
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05-03-05, 05:56 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
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Portland, Oregon:
LANDCRUISER NORTHWEST 1703 B NW 16th Portland, OR 97209 503-224-5115 866-563-2777 (toll free) www.landcruisernw.com ask for owners Tony or Matt -- they do good work, stand behind it 100+%, and will take good care of you __________________ Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in. - Mark Twain - '87 FJ60: http://web.mac.com/p2larowe/iWeb/The...e/Arrival.html |
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05-04-05, 12:18 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 238
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Man-A-Fre
Talk to Malcolm!!! 805-578-8712 I know there a lot of guys that hate MAF but I had them do my clutch and it finally got fixed. I initially chose them because it was a couple of $100 cheaper and a friend of mine now works there. I have never driven a Cruiser that shifts this smoothly, it was finally right.  |
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05-04-05, 02:51 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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Golden, Colorado - Denver Metro Area
Robbie Antonson of Slee Off Road 700 Pine Ridge Rd. 303-278-2278 tech@sleeoffroad.com As can be seen in pictures on the Cruise Moab thread, Robbie lives to work on Cruisers and is a great teacher. __________________ Steve Crase TLCA 10222 1988 FJ62 - Bart 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary #3727 - Sandy |
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05-04-05, 03:13 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: VA
Posts: 514
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Richmond, VA
Craig @ Village Exxon 7100 Patterson Ave 804-288-4065 __________________ 94 FZJ80 134k Locked, ARB Front, OME heavy, Warn 12000, TJM Rear. 285 MTRs, LED's & rear cargo light. 85 FJ60 98k, ARB front, 3"lift, 32" BFG AT |
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05-04-05, 03:45 PM
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FineWynsFJ55
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 645
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Metamora, MI (near Detroit)
Vic Hadley, Hadley Industries 4785 Pratt (810) 797-4120 This guy is the man - he'll hook you up with the right stuff, and won't try to sway you to anything you don't want/need. A real, honest guy, highly recommended. __________________ ~ Two paths diverged in the woods, and I, I engaged my front axle and took the path less travelled ~ 1974 FJ40: Pandora's Box 1970 FJ55: Iron Pig |
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05-04-05, 04:48 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 675
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Anyone in SE Georgia? I know Urban LC is in ATL, but I need someone locally.
__________________ Jason Statts __________________ TLCA Member 14450 1987 FJ60 (2F) -- Stock BFG AT's -- 31x10.5x15 -- K&N |
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05-10-05, 10:52 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: So Cal
Posts: 451
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Glendora, CA
Glendora Import Specialist Glendora, CA (about 20 miles east of Los Angeles) Chris is the owner, Gus is the mechanic (626)914-4911 I've only seen my Cruiser in there but Gus knows his stuff and they are very honest while trying to only fix what needs to be fixed. They have been working on my rig for 10 years and it's still going strong. __________________ FJ60 @ 144k, Conferr roof rack, brush guard, PIAA driving lights, rear sway bar, hella horn, Beedon sliders, OME Dakar suspension, Mean Green Alternator. red top Optima Last edited by 87CRUSR; 05-12-05 at 05:58 PM. |
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05-11-05, 07:50 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3
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Denver, CO
Comprehensive Car Care 701 E Evans Ave Denver, CO 80210 303-722-0888 Mark is the guy who usually works on my truck, and is a great guy. I trust him implicitly to do a good job, be honest with me and treat me fairly. On more than one occasion he's charged me far less for labor than he actually performed on the vehicle. Very reputable shop and all the mechanics there are of Mark's caliber. Also a Honda and Subaru shop, but they do specialize in 'Cruisers, I usually see quite a few in the parking lot and other bays when I'm there. On the other hand, don't EVER go to a place called Downing Street Garage, @ 401 Downing Street. These guys would hardly give me the time of day when I was stranded near there shop and did nothing to help me with my predicament. |
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05-12-05, 01:48 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 1,118
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Central North Carolina? (Raleigh area)
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05-12-05, 02:26 PM
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Hippie Hater
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 308
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These guys have always done good work for me.
City (or County) & STATE- Boise Idaho Name of Mechanic Boise Foreign Auto Phone number-208-345-2621 __________________ Quote:
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05-14-05, 10:25 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Mike S
mmw68
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