Ever been to the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in SLC?

[3mountaineers]

A week or so ago, I happened to be in SLC, UT for work. I had a few hours to kill one morning before a meeting and was able to visit the Land Cruiser museum. It was awesome and the gentleman that greeted us was so knowledgeable and friendly. I could have spent all day looking and reading all about these vehicles. If you are ever in SLC and have some time to kill, you should go.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

I can't imagine that guy was @cruiserdan

 

[cruiserdan]

I can't imagine that guy was @cruiserdan

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If you had mentioned having to wake the guy up, I would have known for sure it was Dan.

 

[wimberosa]

Up until I went 3 weeks ago....I had never considered the FJ Cruiser to be a part of the Land Cruiser family. Yet ... there one sat in the museum. I've since learned it was based on the Prado frame. I'm still not a fan of it...but its a sibling.

On another front...they show a driving traversal line across the Darian Gap for the Expeditions 7 display. I don't believe it. I think some liberty was taken with that routing on the display.

The whole thing is a MUST SEE. Go!

 

[Engineer8000]

We drove from NC to California via SLC just to see @cruiserdan and the LCHM a couple years ago. Stopped by Cruiser Outfitters too. You have to go.

 

[Slapshot]

Have I been to the LCHM? Of course!

 

[psmbfuer]

We have driven from the Philadelphia area to the "West" at least 5 times (I need to go back and count), and if we are anywhere close, we stop by the LCHM. Our first visit was when it was back in Tooele, UT. On the trip that I provide pics below, my son and I drove to Yellowstone in February and then down for another visit at the museum, visited a friend in the Salt Lake City area, and then down to hike Angel's Landing, Flagstaff, and back home.

And yes, @cruiserdan was tending business at the front desk. The place is amazing, the diversity, years, models, and number of Cruisers - it's stunning.

I think we all have a similar story to Greg's "My Connection with Land Cruisers" story below.

60s and 62s.

55s / Iron Pigs.

Fire Trucks.

And then there is inventory of Cruisers I didn't know existed, various 7xs, custom trucks, etc.

 

[jim land]

It is on my bucket list for sure , i hope @cruiserdan will still be there to guide me

 

[cruiserdan]

It is on my bucket list for sure , i hope @cruiserdan will still be there to guide me

You best hurry. My retirement is imminent.
The search for my successor is in full swing.

 

[jim land]

You best hurry. My retirement is imminent.
The search for my successor is in full swing.

Im a land cruiser lover for the last 35yrs , i would love to do this dream job and live in Utah , but im more specialised in the 40 series and my english is limited , and im a canadian , maybe you can teach me

 

[psmbfuer]

I needed to search through some photos to find these, but here are several pics from the Sept 9th 2017 CruiserFest at the old facility.

Row of mostly 40s.

 

[jim land]

Cruiserfest 2025 ?

 

[cruiserdan]

Cruiserfest 2025 ?

Happening. Tentative date September 6th.

 

[jim land]

Happening. Tentative date September 6th.

Will you be present ?

 

[mdsims]

You best hurry. My retirement is imminent.
The search for my successor is in full swing.

I have a work trip to SLC March 17-19. Seem reasonable you’ll be open then?

 

[matzell]

You best hurry. My retirement is imminent.
The search for my successor is in full swing.

Hold out till April! BBRC will be out there after our visit to Moab.

 

[cruiserdan]

Will you be present ?

Most likely.

 

[cruiserdan]

I have a work trip to SLC March 17-19. Seem reasonable you’ll be open then?

The museum is open Monday-Saturday 8am to 5pm. I cover Wednesday-Saturday. My retirement is TBD, based on securing my successor.

 

[JohnnyC]

My retirement is TBD, based on securing my successor.

Retiring and disappearing? staying in the area of UT or going to go off a billion miles away like Onur ?