He Drove It Home After THAT?!

‪@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage‬ gets a call from Search and Rescue asking if he can help a snowbird visiting from Iowa recover their vehicle that rolled out in the desert. This will be a tricky recovery so Merlin asks for Brad and Nicole's help. Can you believe he is going to drive this back to Iowa?!
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[@anthonybostock4854]

Hope that Merlin will hear back from Jeff once he gets back home and can tell us what the insurance says. Would be great if they can fix the car without to much difficulty.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

They sell the doorpost inner and outer panels new, or you can order 1 from a salvage yard. I've seen several vehicles with much worse damage look New again.

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

@@OffYourBeatenPath71 I'd just put some windows in it and keep exploring, chicks dig body damage!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Jeff is a Rockstar for never giving up and continually to live his best life despite everything that has happened

[@IR-nq4qv]

Jeff's rig was just off-road christened, we've seen worse and they've survived. If it were mine, I'd buy it back from insurance if they write it off. As for the B-pillar, nothing a porta-power couldn't push back in place , it would be good enough for what Jeff needs it for. I don't know if I'd even bother with dents. It's got history.

[@av.nedelcu5910]

What a cool story and rescue! Good job you guys!

[@georgecarousos6735]

I see a satellite communicator in this gentleman's future. So happy he is ok.

[@harrywalker968]

i see him going round the corner,,get some gold,,make it worth while.. ausie..

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Jeff is tough as nails, good for him. Thanks for the save!

[@milspec1]

Channel reminds me of watching an episode of "Californias Gold". Merlin is always telling a little history of people, places, and machines everywhere he goes.

[@danielfiske9849]

Jeff is a pretty tough man walking through terrain like that. Great rescue.

[@mbukukanyau]

I could see the pain he was putting up with in his back to speak with Merlin, he sure is a very resilient and resourceful soul.

[@davestevens4263]

I love her positive Toyota energy for sure , & thanks merlin & Brad for helping dude out & back on the rd . You guys rock . I'll pass on that climb , bad enough I have the hammers by me .

[@LWilliams42408]

Nothing better than 5am Coffee and MOSG !!! DAMN It's gonna be a great day!!!

[@wldstrknwv]

Tough ol boy, be cool to see Robby step in and fix it for him. Awesome job recovering it safely! Enjoyed it with a happy outcome!

[@MrJest2]

Yeah, because with those popped airbags it's gonna be totaled by the insurance anyway.

[@fredclements6843]

Merlin you are a true legend jack of all trades master of all 👍👍👍

[@mickbaker2483]

You got to give it to Jeff being handicapped in-all to get himself and sparky the kitten out of the truck and walk best part of a mile in his condition I tack my hat off to him that's a determination to live the guy has had his fair share of bad luck in his life but he's getting on with it, congratulations to fire department and the search and rescue service but most of all to you Merlin Brad and Nicol for doing this recovery you really helped this gentleman out this was a fantastic job well done, Merlin you got to give it to the Japanese they can build a almost bullet proof truck and the look on your face when it started up said a thousand words, thank you Merlin for a brilliant video I totally enjoyed watching it.

[@davidweidner1675]

Yankum Ropes for the win

[@davidfarmer1666]

Jeff was lucky he got cell service. Good job Merlin in your recovery. Afraid when you tried to start it, it would lock up. Did you see Matt's recovery down in San Diego? That was awesome.

[@kenwillis8487]

Best wishes to Jeff and Sparky! Having an incomplete spinal cord injury myself and continuing to get er done I fully understand his determination! I strive to show my kids that a disability only disables you as much as you let it! With the right doctors and mobility aides there’s still a lot of fun to be had!

[@shaggyduder]

Jeff, I know what you go through everyday, cause I go through it too, power on brother. Glad you're ok.

[@davidwoermansr]

My grandma taught me when I was wheelchair bound for a year and a half learning to walk again never let people convince you you're disabled you're just differently abled she was in a wheelchair over 40 years and never slowed down I've been gimping around for 31 years had 7 spinal surgeries I'm recovering from what I hope is my last 1 on my neck I can move at the hips and twist my head side to side and up and down everything else has been immobilized I'm pretty lucky for being ejected from a triple digit crash

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Good on Jeff for surviving! That’s a true fighter!

[@2coolwheels139]

Wow. Glad he was able to get out of that situation.

[@birddog435]

Tough day but glad you guys were there to help! “It’s a Toyota!” Haha 😂 good stuff!

[@jameskendrick573]

Disabled and wanted to say God bless merlin for helping the defenseless and for search and rescue

[@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage]

🔧😊🏁❤️

[@ShaneFawnl76]

This camera girls got some good energy making you guys look comfortable makes for a nice recovery nice work my friend

[@kimetherington2252]

Jeff, you keep rocking! You were in good hands with Merlin, Brad, and Nicole as I think you already knew! Dont let this set you back, your a survivor with great determination! Catch you on the next Merlin. ✌️😊

[@brianbenedix4942]

Jeff im going to be keeping my eye out for you back here in iowa. Im from the same county i would love to shake your hand and meet my kids. I try to raise them knowing that they will never fail if they keep trying. You sir are a man to ride river with.

[@DavidQuent-kp8et]

I so enjoy your videos. I grew in Kingman and enjoyed playing out in the desert in different kinds of vehicles. I am sure that you, Brad and Nicole brought some comfort to Jeff during his traumatic experience. What a tough bird Jeff is. The desert can be very unforgiving. Neat experience. Keep the videos coming.

[@wadepg]

This is absolutely, my favorite video on your channel to date Merlin. Great content. Jeff, you are a rock star.

[@trygvehaglund6519]

Merlin: lets check that oil ( on a 45+ degree slope with the dipstick tube on the HIGH side?) LOL Thank you for the laugh! God bless you Merlin, Brad, Nicole, First responders and SAR for the work you do! You were certainly a blessing to Mr. Johnson.

[@robertherrmann4823]

Nice cap. Too bad the Broncos have also slid off the road. Keep on trucking, dude.

[@paulnapoli7325]

Good reminder , about life

[@jbj27406]

Meeting Merlin Johnson was one of Jeff Johnson's best days. Nice recovery. Tough guy.

[@papatomsthoughts]

I think it was the other way around, Merlin meeting this awesome fighter in Jeff..😊😊😊

[@jbj27406]

@@OffYourBeatenPath71 Hi, Jeff--that comment reveals your steadfastness and determination in dealing with setbacks. That's wonderful! Keep cracking on! By the way, I'm also a Johnson myself--Josh Johnson, Greensboro, NC. Good luck in your travels!

[@robdurfee5110]

Overlanders are just so top heavy when loaded. Not suprised it fell over once it started to slide

[@ginobiletic825]

That’s crazy 😂🇦🇺🦘

[@johnhart125]

Great video! Jeff is pretty tuff guy, hope all works out for him

[@jcl1201]

FYI text message 911 will work in low data when a calling doesn’t work..

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@donfrenette713]

Love the rogyed fenders your building Rory love to see fabrication as a ex pipefitter it was always my like fore after retirement. Respect Lonewolf Canada

[@thomaslyon2112]

Has anyone commented that Brad,your friend looks like Dennis Quaid the actor? He was one of my favorite actors in the 70s and 80s.

[@ZootSuitCooter]

Good one, well done.

[@kerryrouse9039]

Thank you guys.

[@michaeltablet8577]

Wow! What an inspiration! Great video and great recovery!

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Merlin, Big thumbs up for Nicole and Brad, two great people ! Mister Johnson is a trooper. He also needs to acquire some suspenders to keep them jeans up. I have been disabled for about 30 years so i know what it takes to get out and about to live a good life. Hats off to the three of you. Take Care

[@lonnymossey525]

Way to go guys 👍👍👍

[@GenMaster124]

Great recovery 👏🏻👏🏻..hope "sparky" was okay .

[@AlvinKidder]

Okay, you all can stop with the poor OLD guy comments. I know he's disabled from an accident at 19 years old. But he's 52. Merlin is going to be celebrating his 55th birthday in March. I'm 56 in April. We are not OLD DAMMIT 😂😢🎉

[@hirthproductions988]

When an unfortunate event happens, it is really nice to see some smart and dedicated folks take the time to analyze it and figure out how to rectify it while minimizing additional damage to the vehicle. The owner and insurance co. were very fortunate to have MOSG on the job. Job well done!

[@DanielSilva-ws5cq]

A true professional excellent recovery. Most would not think about taking care an being respectful of the customer an property. This speaks volumes of you.

[@bobtucker8875]

That was very interesting 🤔 content. You guys are the best 💞, thanks everyone 🙏.

[@davidjudd8597]

Where are the Black Falls? Wanna try it in my Jeep.

[@trakyboy5128]

Hi ya Suzanne !!! Thanks for the educational vid on bundles and watching for the burn out in the middle !!!! Its all in the pressure at that point 😃🧐 !!!!. U r a great teacher Miss Suzanne !!!. If u do not a personal question ❓..... Where r u originally from ???? At times I THINK i get a hint of accent ... Not German. Did u move to Germany .?? U r quite the adventurous soul !!!! Very beautiful !! Thanks for sharing this 👏💥🥸😃

[@manesse7]

Every step of the way Merlin shows his mechanical prowess but the supreme confidence he displays with people and the region, he seems to know like the back of his hand. Great fun to watch, thanks mate.

[@Andrew-py8wd]

There's absolutely nothing that Merlin and his crew aren't capable of. Just awesome people. Jeff is one lucky dude but his drive and determination played a big part as well. Glad he was there to tell the story. Love this channel.

[@chrisherrmann9627]

Tough old guy. Respect for not letting the injury slow him down

[@pete_ski]

Nice one Merlin!

[@RadioMan666]

Good on you guys for rescuing the traveler.😀 👍👍

[@thelonerizla1]

30.47 that Cummins sounds so sweet. Awesome vid Merlin man , you guys are dignity itself. Thank you .

[@bigchevy350boy]

How amazing! Merlin thank you for all you do for everyone 💯 this fella was truly deserving of your help 🙏 epic recovery as always! I hope Jeff gets to enjoy his time out there!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

The old saying: If you want to go on Safari, take a Land Rover. If you want to make it back home, take a Toyota. Good on you guys for helping that poor guy. I'm glad he's OK.

[@thelonerizla1]

The best Land Rover built in my opinion was the S2A diesel , and was out of production I think, before Toyota built a 4x4 . Land Rover lost it after the 300tdi , I wouldn't p1ss on a new one if it was on fire .

[@backcountryboondockers]

Holy cow. This the first video I've ever seen someone use a tag line. How cool is that.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Merlin, there's nothing you can do good work guys 👍😁.

[@donaldhalls2189]

The major thing is to let people know where, and how long,you will be, that way someone will know there is something wrong and where to send help,thanks for sharing ,all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@tvann]

Jeff had the ultimate setup ❤, glad he is okay, tough SOB

[@oysterjohn5669]

Some of the newer cell phones have emergency satellite communication built in, when no cell service is available. Thanks for the video.

[@gregb76]

Merlin, I see gas and diesel prices are coming down a little. Great music Merlin. I think a little of both on the gold miner Merlin. That is a nice climb Merlin glad you were first. Great recovery U 3.

[@OpieDogie]

I glad Jeff and his Toyota are OK after that tumble. Great job getting them out.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

Jeff is a badass

[@samcobuggies984]

It's cold? "Low to mid 40s" 😂 I'm looking forward to hi 30s by midday in santaquin 😅

[@donanything6816]

Great job!!

[@jodyhoughton7341]

God bless you all, safe travels Jeff.

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Extra long reciever hitch is ridiculously dump 😅 Iowa

[@paulcooper9135]

Awesome job Jeff! that's what mental fotitude does for you! Sadly, I think most "kids" today would layed down and given up having to rest every 5 steps. Flawless recovery! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@anthonylee2099]

Nice recovery Merlin, Brad and Nicole 🤙😎

[@kevbev1524]

Good VIBES Good people 🎉😂❤

[@marvincarter870]

Merlin, Brad and Nicole did a good job getting this fella out of a bad situation and he drove the vehicle out with the trailer after they fixed the trailer coupling. Good job and a good video!

[@professorfalken4600]

Great job guys

[@billbeck47]

Damn, finally after just talkin', 1/2 way through this video, we're going to work on that you guys jeep & trailer. He said he was only 52(?) why that's young. He look as tho he's nearer to 77

[@kenmurray4232]

Nice recovery. 5 steps at a time to get out, shows the determination to keep on going. Hats off to Jeff, hope your trip home was safe.

[@larryalexander4833]

Merlin may not be going to the off road wrecker games but he doing the real rescue this go round . Come on 💪

[@BodiTriggerfinger]

Whoever edited this little video, this tip over Toyota somg on the rescue… make my day…. Just some country fun…..so great to see an too funny great job Merlin and creator as well….

[@stacenhartland9777]

Greedy Merlin,,,, you think he’s the first miner to walk out of there with a cane? Nice job guys.

[@marceloorantes9821]

That 100 series has a really good reliable engine. Keep driving it.

[@brucea822]

Love to get a walk around of Brads YJ💪👍

[@bigjay6743]

I really felt bad for this guy. Hurt so bad at such a young age from something' as simple as a car crash But I guess we all had close calls in our younger years. Another great video from team Merlin.

[@UncleManuel]

One thing we learned from Ed (Matt's Offroad Recovery): gold prospectors are a special breed and tough as nails. They are used being out in the wild on their own and having to survive in hostile nature. 🤟 And that Toyota may be wounded but not done yet. I'm sure Jeff will get that rig fixed. 😎👍

[@clivehorridge]

That B pillar would ease back out, the rest is pretty cosmetic. The likes of Robby Layton would have that done in a matter of days, to let that beauty end it’s days in style over the next 20 years. Just love Land Cruisers ❤️🇷🇴

[@kathleendietrich744]

Garmin In Reach for EMS. You must have attached where you can find it if you have an accident. We had an accident near there years ago. We were alone but a Jeep group ahead of us helped. We didn't find our Garmin In Reach until the next day behind drivers seat. Service can be turned on and off. We have life long friends from that day.

[@denniswilliams6435]

Have a good day Merlin.

[@donwilliams3626]

Quite a remarkable story. Nicly captured on video for us. Does anyone think Merlin is proud to be the first one to be "King of the Hill!"

[@WAZZUjohn03]

Jeff really knows how to secure a load.

[@ocn2u]

That Toyota is 100% repairable

[@dwartfarquart9590]

No pics of Sparky? 😂

[@katreniaclark]

Great guy that Jeff. Nice recovery Merlin and Brad.

[@briank1671]

At least nobody stole the wheels. I'm sure Robbie could fix it.

[@my31and37]

100 series Land Cruiser...best vehicle I ever owned. Of course it was gonna start!

[@ronniekoye1]

So I again was UNSUBSCRIBED! Freaking KZbin! Might want to remind everyone occasionally to double check on the subscription ❤.

[@larryalexander4833]

Great Sunday morning to everyone. Appreciate the video Merlin!! 🪛🔨🛠️🔧🇺🇸😃 This old world throws us many things in life good ,bad , and uncertain times. Through it all Jesus Christ is the answer ✝️💪🙏

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great video!! That poor ol' guy was in a dilly of a pickle! He got really lucky to be able to get to some cell service to call for help! Hope his insurance doesn't give him a hard time and will get him paid quickly. You guys did a great job getting him out of there without any more damage.

[@Dagrond]

OMG - no wonder they call you.

[@TheRobertlonski]

Nice job Merlin and Brad, Nicole did a GREAT job swinging the camera.

[@Noone-jn3jp]

Ole Pastor Merlin just out there getting people saved

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with the recovering God bless from GA and stay safe

[@havasubooo8840]

Yankum loves you!

[@NickManCuso59]

Hi Merlin. I sure love that old wrecker of yours. What I like most about you is you're willingness to help those in need. I'm pretty sure you'd give a person the shirt off your back if they asked for it. Take care !

[@terrallputnam7979]

Iowa Farmers are tough. They have to be to survive the winters. I was in Cedar Rapids helping Cargill recover from the 500 Year Flood in 2008. I was impressed. Instead of sitting around crying for Uncle Sam to come fix it like the Katrina refugees, The Iowans were rebuilding their own homes. I was impressed.

[@BillyBoulder]

Jeff’s a tough guy alright. Love his setup one more thing he needs is a satellite communicator…. Send and receive text messages anywhere. I’m 70yrs old a love exploring in my jeep, and yes sometimes by myself. I’ve carried an InReach mini for a few years now and love it. Never be let down check in with the family every day where I leave the pavement can where I camp. They get my location and send back a reply. I can put my plan on hold for the months I’m not using it. I wouldn’t leave home without it. I don’t mean to sound like an advertisement but it’s something that has changed my outdoor life.

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I can't see why this Toyota should be totaled. The door looks dented, but I don't see how the damage to the B-Pillar could be that bad.