Completed Imports and Testimonials

[DickM]

I have said it before but it bears repeating.
If you are considering a buying a vehicle out of the middle east, you cannot do better than dealing with Meshal and Nolen.
Their knowledge and experience is second to none. They will get you the vehicle you want with the least hassle factor possible.
Plus they are both really good guys that you can trust completely to take care of you before, during, and after your purchase.

 

[wngrog]

Since Larry let the cat out of the bag on his, it’s somewhere in the Med. Saudi holiday has delayed getting our tracker. I’m about to yell at that guy now. His is sharing a container with Ben from @Dissent

He bought this near perfect G spec for an amazing project he has planned

 

[wngrog]

Next up were @DickM and his completely untouched FJ45 and @navydivedoc 1993 FZJ80

Dick and Meshal worked this deal out on their own. He met me at the port and he and his incredibly cool wife grabbed the 45 and I grabbed Docs 80

Build Thread 'Dick's '84 Saudi 45'

Nov 12, 2024

I got back this weekend from the road trip to Houston to get our new (to us, anyway) 1984 FJ45. Before we get into all of that, here are a couple of pics.

• DickM
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• Forum: FJ45 Owners Club

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[wngrog]

I fell in love with this 80 based on the interior alone. The 1993 shag carpet is just amazing.

Doc went all in and rebuilt this one before it left Saudi.

Of note. Even with 300,000+ kms. The driveline was in great shape upon internal inspection. The 1FZ without all the emissions garbage is an exceptional motor. No headgasket issues. Clean burning. Just wonderful. His being 100% refreshed was so cool. Like new.

 

[wngrog]

Build Thread 'Saudi 93 VX build-Tilda Bogue Service Station'

Nov 15, 2024

A few months ago @navydivedoc made the mistake of telling me he “might” want to purchase a Saudi 80.

Within a couple of days my friend @Meshal had found one that he had sold to a friend a few years back that he was willing to part with.

A few back and forth PMs and some What’s App messages later Steve is the proud new owner of this fantastic 80

• wngrog
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• Forum: 80-Series Tech

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[wngrog]

The next two that landed I did not get to do much with. The first was @Meshal ’s personal frame off 80 and the other was @wardharris 2UZ 100 seles.

Both had threads. See below.

 

[wngrog]

Thread 'P1: Refreshing GCC FZJ80, 1994, GX, Tan'

May 9, 2023

Hi, this would be my first post on this great website.

I am refreshing a low-mileage, rust-free, Saudi Arabian FZJ80. What makes it unique is not only it is a rust-free truck, but also a LHD too.

Please keep your eyes on it; it might be for sale later!

Those are the specs if someone wants more info about it:

FZJ80 LHD
GCC Specs
1994
GX
Tan with original body
About 150k km "93205mi"
Manual
1FZ
H151

• Meshal
• build thread refresh
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• Forum: 80-Series Tech

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[wngrog]

Build Thread '2000 UZJ100 VXR COMING TO AMERICA - "OMAR"'

Aug 14, 2025

Introduction by a long time listener, first time caller.....
Have owned a bunch of new and used 4WD Toyotas over the last 45 years, including 40, 62, 73, 75, 77, 79 and 80 variants, plus a couple of US spec Prados. Liked them all loved most and always had an itch for a 100 as a daily driver, but just couldn't get comfortable with US fit, fixtures and options. Looked often, made an offer or two, just could not go there, until recently.
With the launch year models in 1998, the 100s became legal for import for foreign spec models and I got serious early this year.
With the...

• wardharris
• Replies: 71
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

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[wngrog]

The next container was two 100s. This white 1FZ with only 20,000 miles. This is the guy that bought the first two so he’s my first to buy 3.

This thing is great. He popped off the graphics and made it all white with armor and lockers.

Cool truck. He loves it.

 

[wngrog]

This one shared the container with the Royal Kush. @Justin Johnson is a 2x Saudi truck owner. He had this one tricked out with a factory winch and some cool custom Saudi saddlebags. I lifted it.

Rare Saudi color. I think I could sell every one this color Meshal can find. More people love this one than any I’ve imported. 70,000 miles.

 

[wngrog]

Build Thread 'Tilda Bogue Service Station - The Royal Kush - Mica Green Saudi FZJ100'

Jan 19, 2026

I sold my FZJ70 to my boy Justin from Mobile. He got a peek of my Plain Vanilla FZJ100 that I just imported from Saudi and decided he needed one.

I got @Meshal on the job......

• wngrog
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• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

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[wngrog]

The next container has @wardharris second vehicle and a first for a customer in Chattanooga.

Meshal did a ton of work on the 79 and a full frame off bare metal resto on the Troopy. Both turned out fantastic.

 

[wngrog]

Build Thread 'TNTan Troopy-Tilda Bogue Service Station'

Apr 13, 2026

New project in the house!

We imported this FJ45 last month. It's been a months long project for the owner and Meshal getting it renovated.

They stripped the body down to bare metal, rebuilt the 2F and restored the H41/split case.

My job is to put the cool stuff on it.

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• Forum: 40- / 55-Series Tech

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[wngrog]

Build Thread 'OLD MAN FZJ79 FROM SAUDI - BARRY WHITE (BARAK ABYAD)'

Apr 24, 2026

PART II FOR THIS THREAD - MUD MYSTERY
I started a thread for the 79 last year and had a bunch of nice interactions. Not sure WTF happened, but a few weeks ago, it apparently just disappeared. No sign of it ever existing per a moderator. No harm, no foul, just starting over.

My trucks need a name. This is Barak Abyad (Barry White). What else do you call a big (long/tall single cab, 7 foot bed, monster GVW), white, powerful (240hp coil pack 24 valve) that sounds so smooth?
Why now? Well, the truck arrived and we are getting it ready for a road...

• wardharris
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• Forum: 70-Series Tech

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[wardharris]

@wngrog does good work

 

[Meshal]

Wow, thank you all for all those words, and sorry for the people I failed, and not sorry for the others I failed, too.

 

[navydivedoc]

It's time to jump in here for a testimonial. I am on my second import from this excellent partnership. My 1993 FZJ80 was first. Outstanding service from start to finish. I think I was @Meshal nightmare for a bit. I insisted on an engine rebuild, which is apparently the last thing anyone wants to do to a running engine in Saudi. But he had the right guy, parts are remarkably still available over the counter, and he humored this crazy American. Results are perfect, about 4k miles in now. In the end, we rebuilt or replaced almost every part from the radiator to the hubs. Mechanically new, "triple locked", improved in a few places where we can do better than toyota (seats, coils and shocks, stereo). About the cost of a 2026 cruiser landed...I'd rather have this one.

All handled without drama, excellent and fast communication, and a fun process. There was a bit of delay when we bombed Iran the first time.

Truck eventually made it to Mississippi. Nolen grabbed it from Houston. No surprises there, only the long standing 2.5% tariff. Back to Tilda Bogue for dobinsons, tires, lockers, stereo, tint. I decided to fly down and pick up the truck. Nolen picked me up at the hotel and we finally met after who knows how many years of internet acquaintance. Easy, great service. Truck was everything I expected and exactly as described.

Pick up day in MS

I didn't really plan on buying another truck. But I sold off my Land Rovers last fall (experiment gone wrong). @Meshal does keep me informed of what he finds, and tempts me often. So I wake up one morning to this pic of a 2000 fzj79.

70k miles, oem dual lockers, oem toyota winch, very clean. Rare options. Enabler. After a couple of days I end up starting the process again. I don't rebuild the motor this time. But I told Meshal "if it's rubber or plastic, it gets replaced". He knows me at this point. Down to business and it's on. I get near daily pics. Invoices are easy and line item detailed with toyota OEM part numbers. He has "his 70 guy" who takes care of the mechanicals. All communicated through a whatsapp conversation with me, him and Nolen.

Pics like this come in. In country transport.

LOTS of parts

This one has been due for a container load a few times. Once again our Iran festivities have been poorly timed for me getting trucks. Once again, great communication and Meshal has stored the truck for me while we wait. And even done a few more things while we have time.

This has been an equally simple and fun build.

In the end, trust the process. Honest people with the right skill sets, connections and specialists to make these trucks right. I would 100% do it again...and probably will.

 

[navydivedoc]

This one shared the container with the Royal Kush. @Justin Johnson is a 2x Saudi truck owner. He had this one tricked out with a factory winch and some cool custom Saudi saddlebags. I lifted it.

Rare Saudi color. I think I could sell every one this color Meshal can find. More people love this one than any I’ve imported. 70,000 miles.

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Truth. This is the only truck that would get me to sell my 80. So if anyone wants to short cut the Saudi process on a rebuilt 80, I might consider to replicate this 100.

 

[wardharris]

It's time to jump in here for a testimonial. I am on my second import from this excellent partnership. My 1993 FZJ80 was first. Outstanding service from start to finish. I think I was @Meshal nightmare for a bit. I insisted on an engine rebuild, which is apparently the last thing anyone wants to do to a running engine in Saudi. But he had the right guy, parts are remarkably still available over the counter, and he humored this crazy American. Results are perfect, about 4k miles in now. In the end, we rebuilt or replaced almost every part from the radiator to the hubs. Mechanically new, "triple locked", improved in a few places where we can do better than toyota (seats, coils and shocks, stereo). About the cost of a 2026 cruiser landed...I'd rather have this one.

All handled without drama, excellent and fast communication, and a fun process. There was a bit of delay when we bombed Iran the first time.

Truck eventually made it to Mississippi. Nolen grabbed it from Houston. No surprises there, only the long standing 2.5% tariff. Back to Tilda Bogue for dobinsons, tires, lockers, stereo, tint. I decided to fly down and pick up the truck. Nolen picked me up at the hotel and we finally met after who knows how many years of internet acquaintance. Easy, great service. Truck was everything I expected and exactly as described.

Pick up day in MS

I didn't really plan on buying another truck. But I sold off my Land Rovers last fall (experiment gone wrong). @Meshal does keep me informed of what he finds, and tempts me often. So I wake up one morning to this pic of a 2000 fzj79.

70k miles, oem dual lockers, oem toyota winch, very clean. Rare options. Enabler. After a couple of days I end up starting the process again. I don't rebuild the motor this time. But I told Meshal "if it's rubber or plastic, it gets replaced". He knows me at this point. Down to business and it's on. I get near daily pics. Invoices are easy and line item detailed with toyota OEM part numbers. He has "his 70 guy" who takes care of the mechanicals. All communicated through a whatsapp conversation with me, him and Nolen.

Pics like this come in. In country transport.

LOTS of parts

This one has been due for a container load a few times. Once again our Iran festivities have been poorly timed for me getting trucks. Once again, great communication and Meshal has stored the truck for me while we wait. And even done a few more things while we have time.

This has been an equally simple and fun build.

In the end, trust the process. Honest people with the right skill sets, connections and specialists to make these trucks right. I would 100% do it again...and probably will.

MESHAL and NOLEN
Will jump in long enough to agree with Doc. My story is reversed - started with a 79, rebuilt the motor (ask me why if you are interested) and 18 months of other stuff. Finished up with a VXR100. The 100 shipped first to accommodate another 100 Series for its new owner, 79 took a while. Geopolitics suck...
@Meshal delivered. I could list the things not done, etc. but it is a very short list, as he delivered 99.99% of what anyone could expect under difficult conditions. A real stand-up guy and would happily do business with him again and hope to do so.
@wngrog is a rock star. Does what he says, executes perfectly. Good value to boot. Don't waste his time and do your part and you will be very, very happy with his support.
For me, the supehero combo is a Saudi 100 as a daily driver and a Saudi 79 for hauling, adventure and parade duty.

 

[BJEC69]

Build Thread 'Saudi 75 Too - Tilda Bogue Service Station'

Apr 16, 2024

A year ago I was hitting my stride on rebuilding Rosie the 40 for my friend Brendan



The engine had barely stopped ticking from his first test drive a few weeks later when our next project together was hatched….

• wngrog
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• Forum: 70-Series Tech

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I cannot say enough about the positive experiences that I have had in importing these unique TOYOTA trucks. It is absolutely a rewarding opportunity to acquire and own these beautiful vehicles, through two great men. The partnership formed by @wngrog and @Meshal is one of well-earned trust and professionalism, and I would not hesitate to do business with them to get exactly what you want. Having gotten to know Nolen @wngrog from his great work on my 7/69 FJ40, "Rosie", and driving Saudi 75 1 on a visit to Tilda Bogue, I immediately asked Nolen if he could get me a white FZJ75 pick up to be my DD. Not long after, I received an introduction from @Meshal and some photos and videos of a hand-picked truck for me! The business part was a little out of the box for me at first, but Nolen had become like family, and Meshal was very easy to trust, and has become a friend, too. I visited Saudi Arabia as young boy to see my grandparents who lived and worked there at ARAMCO and was excited to have that connection with my new trucks and also knew from my grandfather how trusting and honest the Saudi people there are. I will soon be on number three soon, as @wngrog and @Meshal have completed the process of acquiring a beautiful FZJ100, for me, too!