Run What You Brung - 1978 Toyota Hilux Edition

[@mftwomey]

Wow, you brought back so many memories of going fishing / camping with my son. Thanks for another great video Michael.

[@kennethburton9165]

I was 15 the first time I drove a Hilux. It was made into an RV camper, drove it up into the hills outside of Salt Lake City. Very fond memories.

[@67cruiser-AKA-JonReynolds]

OG plates!

[@chshrkt]

The true definition of "Run what ya brung". Thanks for bringing this to the fore again Michael and Miguel. 👍

[@zackdemundo]

Reservoirs in the Sierra are generally kept at 50-70% of capacity in the fall and winter in preparation of massive snows and subsequent spring melts.

[@kentreynolds4545]

Im getting flashbacks

[@krashnpa]

Life's a garden, dig it!

[@scottmiller1025]

My 1st/2nd truck was a Goldens mustard color hilux. You can put spring lift nuts in the front and 6 inch shackle lift in the rear it will set on 31-33 inch tires. 70's dodge rims will also fit it if you need to step up to 15" rims. Some days I miss that truck. Wish I had pitures

[@richardah1]

I can't believe how much Miguel has grown. It's good to see he has that adventurous spirit. To top it off, he's a Hilux owner. I remember when he was younger, he was cooking up some steak. I guess he kept practicing. Ha!

[@OverlandBound]

He’s almost done with HS! It’s wild.

[@onemansthought]

HA!! "Spot me" I love it, man Miguel is growing so fast, wow. What a great time, looks like he knows all the lingo..... Precious moments in time, to be savored for sure.

[@onetwentyeight]

heck yea those older toyotas are the best. keeping it simple is what its about. bury me in my 85.

[@originalname9999]

Oh Iowa Hill Rd. Yeah, definitely no gold in the American River. I am over 20 years removed from that area but it's beautiful. I also saw a the location history mentioning bowman lake. I spent a lot of time out in that area, one time I was in an old Ford Escort, picking lines and exploring. I am sure some of those roads are worse of now but in my older age I have probably gone camping less now that I have a tacoma and 4runner compared to my younger years in front wheel drive cars, especially my old Accord lol. Camping is something that really does not take much at all, you just lose some creature comforts, but the time at camp and exploring make up for that.

[@omarcarlosdesousa]

I just received my emblem today. Thank you so much for all your inspiration and knowledge!!

[@lukelabagood7896]

Congratulation Guys What adventure. Way to Get At It.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Mikey. This was a awesome Father and son adventure. Can't wait for the next adventure.

[@Biggja22]

Had that gen hilux back in the day had sell it. Got an 83 minitruck and an 81 starlet now. Yeah you heard that right a starlet.

[@robertmock7509]

I have always loved a well trained dog. Lol

[@TimmyCramer]

Last week i bought a 1997 toyota tacoma 4x4 with 20k on the odo. Garage kept and flawless......should be fun!! Timmy C Arizona

[@IsaacRodriguez89]

Great father son bonding! I enjoyed this episode

[@BobbyRupp-d4e]

The states account for future snowfall expected over the winter months and drop the reservoirs down for run off in the spring

[@stevetritle2101]

Very cool video. Having sold my Jeep due to it needing an engine, I have my AWD Nissan Rogue commuter and my wife’s minivan. I once took our minivan up a rough trail at Huntington Lake, CA, but got the Jeep in later years to do it correctly. This video reminds me that just because the Jeep is gone it doesn’t mean I can’t do cool stuff. Thanks for the kick in the pants.

[@alexmoran2460]

Beautiful pickup.👍🏼

[@shawnbrown557]

Watching this vid reminds me of how little I used to need to get out there back in the mid-90s compared to now. Mostly because I didn’t know what REI was and KZbin wasn’t a thing. Looking at that old Yoda makes me think of a Ford Maverick and how I tell folks it is the perfect truck for most users needs.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Hey Mikey, I liked it, I liked it a lot. Mikey and Miguel on the road again. Adventure, adversity. family time and oh the memories that abound forever. Cheers, Mate.

[@TomReplogle]

They grow up fast! Great vid!

[@user-tj3yi9zj4m]

awesome video!

[@Vic-dog]

Lucky ducks! That’s what it’s all about

[@jhbryaniv]

"but they are a reliable 45 mph" so true. 😂 Great video! Hope y'all are doing well in the new place.

[@tortoiseoverland]

I have a 1970 Hilux pickup bed trailer. I love the old trucks. I pull it with a color matching 2007 FJC. 25800 OB

[@wyattoneable]

Awesome! I was just thinking of you guys today. Great timing.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

Oh my gosh Miguel is so grown. Been watching your channel since 2018 and it's crazy. My sons are 13 and 17 so know the feeling! Great adventure as always!

[@nsbhagwat]

03:40 that was funny.

[@OverlandBound]

Haha!

[@bwildjournals]

Perfect!

[@JarradShaw]

Lol. Love it so much. Just go!!! Thank you. And thank your family for being apart of this. Happy Thanksgiving ❤ What a beautiful video.

[@el-drachoontour3071]

Awesome video. This is so cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@jesperlykkebo]

Great to see new content 🤠🙌

[@Greg-oq5vc]

Great video. I have just as much fun adventuring in my 1993 Land Rover Discovery as I do in my 2019 Land Cruiser.

[@Trinity-Overland]

I think so many people want to do this, but are too intimated by all the YT experts with over priced/over engineered rigs. This is a great video and should be the start to an entire series showcasing people "overlanding" in average, everyday vehicles to prove it really doesn't matter what you drive. Mike OB16968

[@tombrown879]

LOVED this. Looks like he is loving the little truck. I had 2 of those in the past. and 4 of the 78-83 trucks. only 2 were 4x4. I drove the little 2wd's everywhere and hauled all my camping/fishing stuff just fine. If it is the 20r engine it is bullet proof. 18rc engines are almost just as reliable. If he has an 8in rear axle, " G " code. it is pretty cheap to put in a Posi unit for more traction. if it is a 7.5 rear axle," F " code. they are a bit more expensive, but still out there. Would love to see the little truck in more of the videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@OverlandBound]

I will pass this along to Miguel! Thank you!

[@rodrigosouza-hh1hq]

Gotta be honest. There is a video you guys made back when Miguel was a lot younger sharing a recipe for steak that I couldn’t help trying and have been using our selves for a while now. 😂🤙🏼

[@corrielenn]

YES. It's a SOLID steak rub recipe!

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@howardyeager7142]

The M gene is strong in this one

[@onemansthought]

Michael!!! Your Alive!!!!

[@btejada75]

Perhaps they lowered the lake level in anticipation of new winter storms so the dam doesn't overtop?

[@OverlandBound]

Good answer. Sounds about right.

[@deputydog640]

Reservoirs have a winter and a summer pool level with the winter level being much lower but I don't know why.

[@chshrkt]

The winter level is lower to handle runoff from winter storms.

[@HectorjMaldonado]

That Hilux is in great shape,, needs a turbo, LOL

[@findingselfagain4014]

Maybe the lake has. A hydro plant on it taking power.

[@adammurguia2948]

Oh that looks like a good spot to pan. I like a river with some character. You'll know the gold, it’s legit heavy as they say. It’s actually pretty hard to throw out of the pan if you do it with any sense at all. How bout those.three.words though?

[@OverlandBound]

Nope! No gold there AT ALL! Don’t even bother :D

[@huf67]

White walls and chrome tips.... Just like a girl I used to date !!!

[@OverlandBound]

:D

[@squatch2461]

🍻

[@ozarkbound]

My first car was a 72 1/2 Hilux my dad bought me for $400

[@rubensilva_]

That pothole drama genuinely made me laugh. Making fun of your vehicle capability-why hide it?

[@OverlandBound]

Haha! Great!