wardharris
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Our import rigs are a little bit different. This listing is designed to help you find firms that know 70s. Please add your suggestion by posting to this thread and I will add to the state by state listing below. This is a reader supported, shared resource with the OP as recording secretary and data keeper.
Any suggested features are encouraged and appreciated.
Six suggested data points:
Ward
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CANADA
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ALBERTA
Pro-Active Automotive
Calgary, Alberta
403-291-2470
Pro Active Automotive: Auto Repair, Maintenance & Service - Calgary, AB
Comments/recommendation from @61Mk+
"I've been dealing with that shop for nearly 12 years, and not once have they put a foot wrong. They looked after my 61, and now my 75 Troopie; they've no problems finding parts, they get the job done right the first time, etc., etc., and i've no reason to go anywhere else. I've seen at that shop, over the years, foreign Troopies, one or two Dutch ones and a French one (if i remember correctly), from foreigners doing their long-range travels; as well, they often have other JDM vehicles there. Recommended unconditionally, and i wouldn't post this without personal experience and trust in them."
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Overland Truck Parts
Nanaimo, BC
Rob Lassman
250-618-8259
info@overlandtruckparts.ca
Experienced veteran Land Cruiser shop owner and wheeler - founded RADD Cruisers in Duncan years ago with lots of experience on diesel, JDM and European models, including 70 Series (he's owned a few). A good fella, also sells new/used parts including Terrain Tamer gear.
Radd Cruisers
21 - 4970 Polkey Rd.
Duncan, BC,
V9L 6W3
Parts & Service: 250-597-2500
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USA
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CALIFORNIA
Mudrak
Sonoma, CA
Gary Kardum ("Mudrak")
707-292-3509
gary@mudrak.com
Full service shop, knows 70s well.
Valley Hybrids
Stockton, CA
Georg Esterer
650-576-2023
georgesterer@yahoo.com
@orangefj45
Large shop doing service, repair, diesel conversions, rig builds, new and used parts. Knows 70s well.
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COLORADO
Metric Offroad
2489 Commerce Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970-639-2467
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FLORIDA
Nick's Mobile Repair
Sarasota, FL
Amazing diesel mechanic, per @NGray - "honest and truthworthy, willing to take on just about anything" and has worked on his 70 Series
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GEORGIA
ACC
Atlanta, GA
Michael & Brian
Well known specialists serving @LDowney's BJ70.
Peter Merriam
Duluth, GA
A 70 Series guru, per @LDowney
Rob Smith
Thomasville, GA
229-224-4496
OddIronOffRoad.com
Small shop with "talent and knowledge on the 70 Series second to none" per @1978HJ45 In addition to routine maintenance, Rob specialises in diesel conversions and turbo / intercooler installations. Also offers a full line of LED dome light upgrades,with kits available for 40 & 45 Series, 60-62 Series, the70-74 Series, 75,77,78 Series, and 80 Series on an individual basis. Work on both 12V and 24V Cruisers. LED Dome Light Kits
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MARYLAND
K&K Automotve, Frederick, MD.
K & K Automotive Frederick
Suggested by @jblueridge They are auto electrical experts, hey work on any vehicle or machine so 24V is no big deal.
They will rebuild carbs, alternators... Almost anything.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Canucks Cruisers
Raeford, NC
Has worked on 70 Series per @elkaholic
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OKLAHOMA
Progressive Truck
Bixby, OK
Tulsa Diesel Repair - Diesel Power Plus - Tulsa's Diesel Repair Headquarters
Suggested by Chris Delancy @Delancy
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Hardline Fabrication Service
Chesnee, SC
@NCFJ (Stan)
864-590-0051
Hardline Fabrication Services | 864.590.0051
Engine conversion specialist - 70 Series experience not detailed, but @elkaholic likes them
Toyota Techs
2788 Hwy. 21 Business
Fort Mill, SC 29715
1-704-377-9333
www.toyotatechscharlotte.com
Cruiser guys according to @elkaholic - have done good work on 70 Series.
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TEXAS
Joe's Classic Cruisers
Van Alstyne, TX
Joe Katana
@joekatana
Importer of European 4X/7X/80 new/used parts and accessories.
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UTAH
Cruiser Outfitters
Sandy, Utah
Kurt Williams
801-563-1277
www.cruiseroutfitters.com
Recognized experts on Land Cruisers in general and 70 Series in particular ( parts, tie rod ends (LH & RH), mirrors, mudflaps, filters, gaskets, steering, diesel, axle, knuckle, glass, weather-strip, cooling, turn signal/tailight lenses and assembles, etc. Kurt is a 70 Series owner, builder, global wheeler. The firm stocks service and repair parts for 70s. See detailed description in thread post #10 below.
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VIFGINIA
Cole's Import Specialist
Charlottesville, VA.
Cole’s Import Specialist - Charlottesville, VA
Per @jblueridge New Age Mom & Pop shop.
Owner Chris goes wheeling a lot and is resto-modding a FJ55 (V8 motor, integrated sliders)He's dying to get hold of my bj74 but no need yet.
Hensley's Radiator
Charlottesville VA.
Hensley's Radiator Service
Suggested by @jblueridge Super old-school.
Fred did me right re-coring my radiator and modifying the ac piping for my new condenser.
Filled the ac with real freon.He also rebuilt my power steering and oil line hoses. He even sells extra thick copper washers for banjo fittings.
Every one working there has tons of experience.
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WASHINGTON
Torfab
2902 W Marine View Drive
Everett, WA 98201
Tor or Adam
206-659-8677
info@torfab.com
Large shop in new facility - five guys, five lifts doing service, conversions, expedition builds and most everything connected to Cruisers in general and 70s in particular. Tor drives a 74. Robust parts business - knuckle and other rebuild kits, accessories and used components.
Any suggested features are encouraged and appreciated.
Six suggested data points:
- Firm Name
- City. State
- Contact Name
- Phone
- Brief description of firm and 70 Series expertise/experience
Ward
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CANADA
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ALBERTA
Pro-Active Automotive
Calgary, Alberta
403-291-2470
Pro Active Automotive: Auto Repair, Maintenance & Service - Calgary, AB
Comments/recommendation from @61Mk+
"I've been dealing with that shop for nearly 12 years, and not once have they put a foot wrong. They looked after my 61, and now my 75 Troopie; they've no problems finding parts, they get the job done right the first time, etc., etc., and i've no reason to go anywhere else. I've seen at that shop, over the years, foreign Troopies, one or two Dutch ones and a French one (if i remember correctly), from foreigners doing their long-range travels; as well, they often have other JDM vehicles there. Recommended unconditionally, and i wouldn't post this without personal experience and trust in them."
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Overland Truck Parts
Nanaimo, BC
Rob Lassman
250-618-8259
info@overlandtruckparts.ca
Experienced veteran Land Cruiser shop owner and wheeler - founded RADD Cruisers in Duncan years ago with lots of experience on diesel, JDM and European models, including 70 Series (he's owned a few). A good fella, also sells new/used parts including Terrain Tamer gear.
Radd Cruisers
21 - 4970 Polkey Rd.
Duncan, BC,
V9L 6W3
Parts & Service: 250-597-2500
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USA
____
CALIFORNIA
Mudrak
Sonoma, CA
Gary Kardum ("Mudrak")
707-292-3509
gary@mudrak.com
Full service shop, knows 70s well.
Valley Hybrids
Stockton, CA
Georg Esterer
650-576-2023
georgesterer@yahoo.com
@orangefj45
Large shop doing service, repair, diesel conversions, rig builds, new and used parts. Knows 70s well.
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COLORADO
Metric Offroad
2489 Commerce Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970-639-2467
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FLORIDA
Nick's Mobile Repair
Sarasota, FL
Amazing diesel mechanic, per @NGray - "honest and truthworthy, willing to take on just about anything" and has worked on his 70 Series
____
GEORGIA
ACC
Atlanta, GA
Michael & Brian
Well known specialists serving @LDowney's BJ70.
Peter Merriam
Duluth, GA
A 70 Series guru, per @LDowney
Rob Smith
Thomasville, GA
229-224-4496
OddIronOffRoad.com
Small shop with "talent and knowledge on the 70 Series second to none" per @1978HJ45 In addition to routine maintenance, Rob specialises in diesel conversions and turbo / intercooler installations. Also offers a full line of LED dome light upgrades,with kits available for 40 & 45 Series, 60-62 Series, the70-74 Series, 75,77,78 Series, and 80 Series on an individual basis. Work on both 12V and 24V Cruisers. LED Dome Light Kits
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MARYLAND
K&K Automotve, Frederick, MD.
K & K Automotive Frederick
Suggested by @jblueridge They are auto electrical experts, hey work on any vehicle or machine so 24V is no big deal.
They will rebuild carbs, alternators... Almost anything.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Canucks Cruisers
Raeford, NC
Has worked on 70 Series per @elkaholic
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OKLAHOMA
Progressive Truck
Bixby, OK
Tulsa Diesel Repair - Diesel Power Plus - Tulsa's Diesel Repair Headquarters
Suggested by Chris Delancy @Delancy
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Hardline Fabrication Service
Chesnee, SC
@NCFJ (Stan)
864-590-0051
Hardline Fabrication Services | 864.590.0051
Engine conversion specialist - 70 Series experience not detailed, but @elkaholic likes them
Toyota Techs
2788 Hwy. 21 Business
Fort Mill, SC 29715
1-704-377-9333
www.toyotatechscharlotte.com
Cruiser guys according to @elkaholic - have done good work on 70 Series.
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TEXAS
Joe's Classic Cruisers
Van Alstyne, TX
Joe Katana
@joekatana
Importer of European 4X/7X/80 new/used parts and accessories.
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UTAH
Cruiser Outfitters
Sandy, Utah
Kurt Williams
801-563-1277
www.cruiseroutfitters.com
Recognized experts on Land Cruisers in general and 70 Series in particular ( parts, tie rod ends (LH & RH), mirrors, mudflaps, filters, gaskets, steering, diesel, axle, knuckle, glass, weather-strip, cooling, turn signal/tailight lenses and assembles, etc. Kurt is a 70 Series owner, builder, global wheeler. The firm stocks service and repair parts for 70s. See detailed description in thread post #10 below.
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VIFGINIA
Cole's Import Specialist
Charlottesville, VA.
Cole’s Import Specialist - Charlottesville, VA
Per @jblueridge New Age Mom & Pop shop.
Owner Chris goes wheeling a lot and is resto-modding a FJ55 (V8 motor, integrated sliders)He's dying to get hold of my bj74 but no need yet.
Hensley's Radiator
Charlottesville VA.
Hensley's Radiator Service
Suggested by @jblueridge Super old-school.
Fred did me right re-coring my radiator and modifying the ac piping for my new condenser.
Filled the ac with real freon.He also rebuilt my power steering and oil line hoses. He even sells extra thick copper washers for banjo fittings.
Every one working there has tons of experience.
__
WASHINGTON
Torfab
2902 W Marine View Drive
Everett, WA 98201
Tor or Adam
206-659-8677
info@torfab.com
Large shop in new facility - five guys, five lifts doing service, conversions, expedition builds and most everything connected to Cruisers in general and 70s in particular. Tor drives a 74. Robust parts business - knuckle and other rebuild kits, accessories and used components.