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Rob Tygart comes back onto the podcast to talk King of the Hammers and racing Bonneville salt flats trying to hit that 100 mile per hour mark while still with a 1F and a 3 on the tree Fj45. Is a run up Pikes Peak next on the list to do?

I had to overcome my fan boy excitement to talk to former Navy Seal and best selling Author Jack Carr about his 62 series, and how the Land Cruiser became a regular character in the James Reese novels including the terminal list. We talk about his experiences with the Land Cruiser through the world and in a lot of his books.

This week Thomas Johnson the man behind bambi the dude on Instagram joins me to share with me that most of his rigs end up looking more like buggies. How his time in the Marine Corps allowed to get into Land Cruisers getting his first 60 series from a guy who was selling it for for his friend that died while deployed and getting a chance to have legends like Rob Tygart and Marlin work on a blown head gasket.

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Fabjan the man behind Music City Builds joins me to talk about how his love for Land Cruisers started when he stopped a Land Cruiser while on duty, and quickly turned into an obsession. now he builds them as a vessel to make memories with his kids

Fabjan the man behind Music City Builds joins me to talk about how his love for Land Cruisers started when he stopped a Land Cruiser while on duty, and quickly turned into an obsession. now he builds them as a vessel to make memories with his kids

After Some suggestions I get Dave Gore of 4 Plus Parts to join me as he talks about 50 years of owning a Land Cruiser starting a business making parts because of rock crawling competition disqualifications because he sheered off leaf spring hardware. you can find his link here http://www.4plusproducts.com/home.html

Continuing on my SAS 10 who's who I speak with Mike Shull and we talk about how sometimes in an old Land Cruiser it is pointless to have a play list because the Land Cruiser is going to make you listen to the sound of the engine regardless.

On this week's episode I have Chanette Mckibben and Tim Archer on to talk about a spectacular event within an epic event. That sub-event is CruiseHer. A trail run that is designed and led by ladies for a female driver's only trail run during SAS 10. This trail run gives the ladies a chance to tell the guys to either be the passenger princess for the day or stay back at camp. This is their turn to get dirty and dusty behind the wheel.

Casey Archer comes back onto the podcast after nearly 2 years to talk about Solid Axle Summit 10 to clear up some of my concerns as a first time visitor to the mountains of Colorado.

This week Jack Robles joins me to talk about how a chance encounter with a Jurassic Park display with his kids kicked off a passion with Land Cruisers. Getting his 74 Fj40 and then finding a donor vehicle to help get it back on the road.

on this week's episode on short notice Zach Johnson of Rocket City Cruisers joins me to talk about how regular build days for his Cruiser Club turned into a Land Cruiser shop in Huntsville AL.

At the request of former guest and friend of the podcast Ryan Apple I invite Steven O'neill on to talk about his purpose built cruisers. From his Land Cruiser baby a 1964 Fj45, a 1976 Fj40, and his 2 Lexus Gx' ( a 100 series and a 250). All of his Land Cruiser addiction starting from getting invited to a Cruiser event.

After posting a picture of his 70 factory soft top at rattlesnake qulch I reached out to Hayden Villarreal to share the story of his family history of Land Cruisers. he tells me about how the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum literally dug his 40 out of a mine and eventually sold it to him.

John Kingston of Roaming Lost joins me this week to talk about his HDJ 81 that he has built up to be the vehicle of choice to help with his photography and video. He reminds me that sometimes all we need is man's best friend and windshield time to be content in a Land Cruiser

After scheduling chaos with my guest for this week I bring you a brief update with what has been happening with me, Uma, and in my own orbit. I wanted to give you something for this week. Next week will be back to more interesting guests and not my droning voice.

Jason Day of Slow Lane Cruisers joins me to talk about his Fj 40, 45, 62, and 100 series Land Cruisers are purpose driven none are babied. We talk about how some of the best times are those with good friends and Land Cruisers, also how our Land Cruisers are some of the best friends that we can ask for.

At the request of a friend and former guest of the podcast Onur I speak with John Watson. We talk about his love of right hand drive Land Cruisers, his travels through the western United States, and the rest of the world. We wax poetic about how we need to protect the land and be good stewards of wilderness and public lands

On this special Christmas episode I talk to Caleb Gordon about how the Land Cruiser that his parents brought him home from the hospital after he was born, became his Dad's Land Cruiser. Then after life typically happens he had to sell it but then was able to get it back and is now able to keep his promise to his own son Gabe that the 78 40 series will go to him when the time is right.

on this week's episode Robert Chestnut Roasted Chestnut on IH8MUD joins me to talk about his Fj55 that is getting the derustification treatment. We talk about how hard it is to remove rust but how easily it comes on.

Yet another guest from season one Leigh Evans comes back on to talk about how he went about doing a relatively easy LS swap on his 40 series, and how he is still trying to keep the beast subdued as to not draw too much attention to himself.

Peter Brusa comes back on to catch me up the progress that he has been having on his 40 series. I also wanted to get my honest review of driving his dream car the G43S from the FJ Company. We get a little side tracked with talk of "Wayne's World" which might lead to outsiders asking what is wrong with Land Cruiser heads.

After a listener mentioned Adam Woodiwiss to come on the podcast I reached out to him. Come to find out that his brother had a 40 series when he was younger then got one himself as an adult. Unfortunately the pinion up on that one and he later got another 40 that ended up having double frame frame reinforcements done because it had been used as a post hole digger turning the seat sideways and expanded metal on the passenger floor board to see the ground

Former guest and friend of the podcast joins me to let me experience how much different a 43 series can be. We talk about and take a drive in his new FJ Company G43S. The signature build by the the FJ Company with a 1GR v6 with a Magnuson super charger and 5 speed. I get to experience first hand the beauty, comfort and majestic potential a custom restoration can be.

This week Ben Lowry joins me to talk about his Bj74 that is not to be mistaken for a mail truck. Also how a chance encounter in a parking lot sparked a lasting friendship over an fj55

Lee Lim the man behind solvfunction and cruisin 2 camp comes on to talk about his 80 series how he tipped at cruise Moab, helping out a rally team. Also how his wife felt kind of jealous nick-naming his 80 the mistress.

Kevin Rudisill joins me to talk about how his Fj40 and Fj62 get him into the places to fish in West Virginia. And when that distance is too far he likes to fly to the remote fishing areas. We also discuss the pitfalls of 3 speed transmissions.

In this week's episode I talk to Carson Montgomery. we talk about how after years of owning old Jeeps and Broncos he came into Land Cruisers after seeing just how simple they were and sturdy at the same time. to now he owns a 1977 mustard yellow Fj40 named Pikachu

Andrew Hodgdon joins me to talk about his cross country 60 series that he originally bought in Southern California and moved to the New England area. He shares about his trip to Tahoe, Joshua Tree, and the Badlands.

Jeremiah Proffitt joins me to talk Bilstein Crawler and Taco Tuesday but don't forget to prep for your paint and take out the windows.

Ryan Bascomb that man behind OTRAMM joins me as he talks about how buying the shop's old 80 series might not be what you think you're going to be getting.

hey it is not what you think, so get your head out of the gutter. Jesse Clark joins me on this episode to talk about driving his exquisite freeborn red 40 through the Rocky Mountains. he convinces me that driving with the top off in the summer is a great idea.

Chris Merritt joins me to talk about how he came to own Sandy the 60. Starting with a tiny bit of jealousy about his brothers 62 and going to SAS 5 to needing one him self. then driving it cross country a couple of times with some epic events peppered in there along the way.

this week I speak with Robbie Antonson about how being a diesel mechanic and willing to work out of his 85 4Runner as a mobile mechanic for other people's rigs, led him to go to every state and work with companies like Slee. Now he gets his clients by word of mouth through the grapevine where he can work on restoring Land Cruiser motors and get them ready for more power.

On a rare opportunity to feel out about mountain bikes as well as Cruisers. This week I spoke with David Gonzalez about his purpose built 70 series troopy bike hauler and we discover the mountain bikes and Land Cruisers aren't all that different.

This week I meet with Eric Hutchison one of the creators of ElectricGT the first group to make an EV crate motor. He talks about the natural evolution from an electric Ferrari 308 to 2 EJ'40s and an EJ62 and how the production has become even better, when the EJ62 had a manual transmission to their latest EJ40 having a direct drive gear box and so much torque that low range will soon be obsolete.

Part 2 with Mason and Holly Watson this time to talk about their trip in a 55 year old 55 series going through 55 states and provences. How they kept it interesting for their 3 girls entertained. Also how this epic trip lived up to expectations

On this episode of the Classic Land Cruisers podcast it is a 2 part podcast. I speak with Mason and Holly Watson about their his and hers Fj55's that they have in the stable in addition to the other 7 Land Cruisers, including a 40, a couple 45's that are just one number different in the VIN's, and a 60 to name a few. they also have a Land Cruiser clothing company landcruisersupplyco.etsy.com and a women's swimwear company saltycheekshawaii.com

On this week's episode Charles Harrell joins me to promote the 10th Annual 70 Series Land Cruiser Meet & Greet at Windrock Park Registration, Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite https://share.google/LfY6uKiaXQb4Yum6K

This event is a tribute to a late cruiser head and fund raiser for the ALS foundation

on this week's episode I continue my conversation with yet another member of Yota Atlanta this time with Matthew Means. We talk about his love of 40' s and 80's, although he has some other ones. And how a chance encounter with another cruiser head has ended up becoming a statewide meeting of the minds.

This week Georg Esterer joins me again this time to talk about his "new" business venture, Terrain Tamer North America. We also talk about parabolic suspension and I find out that Terrain Tamer is more then just suspension but almost everything to make sure you get back home

On this weeks episode I talk to Kristen a.k.a. Fj60_cruiser_girl about being raised by cruiser heads and standing up for them because not everyone wants to have all of the modern amenities. some would rather have an LS swapped 60 series

Adam Nichols loins me on this weeks episode to share how even though he hasn't had his 1972 Fj40 for very long he can still have land cruiser experiences. How the Land Cruiser community is always closer than you would expect

Alan Pagan Joins me to talk about how his land cruisers have always had a pivotal role in keeping him moving forward

to return the favor of me being on the Anderson Overland podcast Joey Anderson comes onto the classic Land Cruisers podcast to talk about his first 80 series for his daughter that quickly escalated into him catching the cruiser bug. Fortunately that happened because the first one cracked a block. Now with his second 80 almost complete he is enjoying every moment in it

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This week after a short introduction and a postponed interview. I interview the "Woody" the man and the muscle behind ih8mud. we talk about the surprising success the Land Cruiser Forum has had in the short 20 years that it has ben running. Also how people in the cruiser community can become anonymous around other cruiser heads

This week I travel across the Atlantic to talk to Ali Loder. He lets me know how he was able to fill the void of not having Land Cruisers native to the U.K. by going to one of the other British territories Australia. And now I have an idea.

Harrison Finks joins me to talk about how his indoctrination into Land Cruisers started really young, to now having a 76 Fj40 and a 97 Fj80. Trading in the stereotypical musician lifestyle for a Land Cruiser addiction. It may be healthier but the jury is still out on if it is cheaper

Mark and Scott Sapers join me to talk about their father/ son build of a 72, 40 series that goes to show it is never too late to have a reason to do a father son build. Proving that you don't have to wait to appreciate the "good old days" they can happen now.

On this week's episode the @colorado_fj60 Drew joins me to describe how he is an old soul that likes to live slowly and how his Fj60 is the perfect vehicle for that.