The Romance of Owning a Vintage Truck

[@RedSquaredFox]

"this is my third time driving this truck in the rain" that is a certified California moment

[@iamtimlee]

I live about 15 minutes away from the Land Cruiser museum and tomorrow morning I’ll be visiting for the first time. Thank you for making videos that inspire me to 1) get out and see the multitude of sights around me and 2) reignite my passion for my passions.

[@willrannikko]

Very well put in that 2nd point. Van has single handedly reignited the passion, for my passions. Romanticizing life and all it’s mundaneness is the key

[@JohnnyBLC]

I fell for FJ60s 15 years ago when I drove a friend to K&H Land Cruiser Specialists in Canoga Park to pick up his 80-series and I happened to look under a FJ60 in the parking lot and I was blown away by the size of the diff pumpkins on a 'wagon'. Richard let me drive one of his and I've been hooked ever since. I have four Land Cruisers now and three storage sheds full of parts. Thanks, Van for another wonderful video! You're a brave man to drive an overheating HJ60 that far in that weather, but it certainly is a testament to their tenacity and temperament! The no-start after you survive and arrive is classic Land Cruiser!

[@IronPig_75]

I have an FJ55. K& H was so great when Richard was there. Now not so much. Old Toyotas are reliable but they are still a lot of work to keep them going like any old truck. I might have to go with the new Cummins diesel.

[@adharshranganathan9781]

I appreciate you staying in the right lane when your car is slow. More drivers need to drive like Van 😊

[@PiotrT-ue1jw]

Left lane should be only for overtaking.

[@---rg1gb]

Yes!

[@canadude6401]

Did you hear his Beastie Boys reference 13:38 "Engine's running hotter than a boiling kettle".

[@ColAlbSmi]

I mean he would have been killed if he was in he left lane doing 35

[@elliottkiernicki2518]

I own a 1986 Toyota Pickup and its max speed is somewhere between too fast to stay behind a semi and too slow to pass it so I only merge left going downhill to get around a semi-real quick.

[@jasonwkarl]

I bought my '89 fj62 from a kid in Montana and it had an Overland Cruisers sticker on it. I emailed them on an off chance they could give me some info on it and they sent back an entire history of my truck. Great respect for their work. My FJ is partly a symbol of not buying into the idea that cars are a service that you are beholden to the corporations for. It's mine free and clear. Nobody is going to turn off part of my car because I quit paying them. If it breaks, everything you need to fix it - parts, knowledge, help - is out there for you. Sure, it's work to keep it running well, but it's rewarding to me. And, damn, it's got great lines!

[@jakejones5991]

As a fellow landcruiser owner, I’m glad to see you took the time to visit the Landcruiser Museum. That place is amazing, I’ve been twice.

[@lyndonwhitson2269]

On my bucket list

[@Leese3]

Van is totally Casey's brother. The way they film, the storytelling and their romance of things. Love it.

[@arbogonuddo]

i think Van is better than Casey in storytelling... i don't know

[@VelmaTheID]

@@arbogonuddo I agree!

[@Jeff_Epstein_]

The red laces in his boots? My god

[@jake.presents]

Casey's have more of that New York city, fast paced, 'coming right at you', 'in your face' style. Van's have a methodical, slow & steady, 'follow along with me' style. Both excellent storytellers

[@tombuck]

I love everything about the old landcruiser. My family had one when I was a kid (an ‘82 I think?) and it’s always held a special place in my heart. Glad yours gets the TLC it deserves.

[@nkegeyan]

I wrote a long comment, but I think it might be better to simply say: This is a work of art, and my new favorite Van Neistat + The Spirted Man video. Well done sir.

[@CGChris-]

A cliffhanger! Always leaving them wanting for more...the Spirited Man way!

[@brian-esss]

My daily driver for the past 18ish years has been a 1963 Mercury Comet. Through PHX rush hour traffic everyday. No air conditioning, no power steering, no seat belts, but it makes up for it all in style. I enjoy driving it and therefore avoid road rage and distracted driving.

[@The_Osprey]

WOW...You have world class heat tolerance.

[@JasonWh]

What kind of childhood generated a Casey and a Van Neistat. I honestly cannot imagine the conditions. Seriously.

[@pauloramirez8216]

When I saw your title "The Romance of Owning a Vintage Truck" I 100% without a doubt knew it had to be a Landcruiser, Hilux, or 1st gen Tacoma. You sir have a unique taste for such an amazing Truck. You can't beat older toyota trucks. They are just such bomb proof trucks.

[@SeaofSightstoSee]

these synth sounds are superb

[@MichaelsJohnDeere]

I had two Toyota Hi Lux 4X4 ‘s a1980 &1981 both are built too last solid front axles, manual locking hubs efficient 22R engine. I brought then to Maryland and the Mid Atlantic states NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA & DC prolific use of salt and other chemicals on roadways ate them alive like Cancer. Van your Landcruiser and Tacoma is part of the reason I can relate to you and what you choose to share with us. Love ya have a great weekend!

[@kruna3859]

The overheating issue is definitely caused by a faulty cooling system, they should never overheat even in extreme conditions.

[@tevitaphillips3196]

They overheat when they're turbocharged and someone gets a bit excited with the fuel screw.

[@sam_althaus]

Loved being along for the ride on this road trip. Can't wait to see the Land Cruiser again when it's got a new engine.

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Nothing and I mean nothing motivates me to create more than Van. Thanks for always inspiring me. Alright, off to edit another vlog. (PS - if you see this Van, I hit up your friend Tom Sachs exhibit in Chicago. Made for a fun vlog to check out his work and it was really cool. Thanks for introducing him to me through your work)

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Clean your radiator. That will probably help with it running hot. It might be full of dead bugs and dirt. I only daily trucks from the 1980s and earlier. You got this. They were made to drive anywhere when new. They’re a little slower. There a little more raw If you keep the maintenance up, they do just fine. I put put 20,000 miles on my 86 suburban driving and camping all over the country last year. Mountains. Swamps. Thousand of miles of dirt. Coast to coast. Easy peasy. Just gave it to my dad recently and bought another one just like it.

[@swikfors]

FJ62 owner here. Bought it new 33 years ago. It will always remain in my family. Love this vehicle. Love your vids, Van!

[@dirks4093]

Van, I loved this! Appreciate your story telling.. For someone who's traveled those same highways... it made it even more fascinating.

[@brentwpowell]

I'm on the journey of owning an older truck ('89 Mitsubishi Montero) and there's something about these older trucks. Mine sat for 18 years on a farm in Oregon and now lives on in Montana. Just got it running in the past couple months and for all the toil and headache, I love it!

[@determineddad7935]

I feel how we treat and care for older vehicles foreshadows how we want to be as we get older. Not decarded or forgotten but still useful.

[@digital-alchemist]

I appreciate when people keep their vintage vehicles going and give them a second life, instead of letting them go to the junkyard. There's something special about SUVs made 30+ years ago. No computers. WAY easier to work on. I hope the new engine works great for you!

[@marklennard9503]

This reminds me so much of ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE! Only the journey is in reverse!

[@marklennard9503]

Thanks Van! There needs to be a documentary made on the life of Robert M Pirsig. If you don’t make it, you’d be the ideal person to narrate it

[@essaysbyken]

Is it just me or did the "which is revving the engine high for a diesel" at 2:31 feel like that spirited man really wanted to say, "which is revving the f*ck out of the engine"? 😆

[@HerbieSegura]

Love the truck, safe travels!!! I drive a 69 Bug and just love the hectic life, full of adventures.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

It was fun tagging along on your journey. Thx for sharing!

[@dannyobrien8298]

wow. I own an 80 series in south west Australia, I love it to bits, but much the same every time I go to turn that key my heart stops for a moment. The engine conversion sounds beautiful, all I could say is you should've swapped an 80 chassis beneath it while you are at it but no ones perfect haha! absolutely love these cars, my friends love them too, thanks for treasuring them and showing them off, all the best Van!

[@samuelhopely4853]

Man I was locked the heck in for all of that, I wish there was another 20 minutes to watch!!

[@P.dripps92]

I’ve been waiting a long time for this video!! So happy it’s getting a bew engine!!

[@kebert]

My family lived in Saudi Arabia from 1988 to 1990 and the Land Cruiser was by far the most popular truck you saw in some of the harshest climate and terrain on the planet. I use to joke you could drive them off a cliff and they’d survive. I forgot how I use to dream of owning one someday. I may have to do a little shopping.

[@indianaaerials8614]

I would rename this: Zen and the Art of Land Cruiser Romance. What an amazing 16 minutes story beginning with a quite hilarious commercial. Well done Van

[@bcatz454]

Damn that is a darn good book. Zen and Art of Motorcycles.

[@TheMrBrendo]

You, that truck and your spirit are the proverbial rock and a world that is a tough place. Thanks for this

[@matthewjames4268]

Imported a 1hdft 80 from Japan. Gutless till I upgraded turbo, intrrcooler and exhaust plus an undergear kit. Runs great now

[@willmiddlebrooks7]

Reminds me of my monthly drive over the Cascades on Hwy 20 in WA. 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup would crawl 35-40 in the shoulder on the way up. All 52 horses lugging up the mountain. There's a certain flow state you settle into when you're moving slow, immersed in your surroundings and hyper-aware of all your rig's mechanical idiosyncrasies.

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I had one of those. Drove it all over the west coast, to Alaska and back couple times. Great little truck. Crank up the injector pump timing till it just puffs a little black smoke at full load, full throttle, open up the air box, and exhaust. That will wake that little diesel up. You still won’t win any races but it will hold 55-60 up big hills.

[@jb1239]

Easily one of the most captivating epis yet. Well done, Van. Can't wait for part 2.

[@joeschmoe4030]

I owned an 83 FJ60 for years, all original, loved it, sold it....miss it. You don't go anywhere fast in them, but you can go anywhere you want in it and sleep in the back when you get there.

[@samuelangelli-nichols6359]

The only ad-read I've ever hesitated skipping, great stuff.

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

There's nothing like a roadtrip in an older truck. The new engine will give you a whole new appreciation of the Land Cruiser.

[@mkteku]

While watchin', you made me think of this q: Are there 'areas' where romanticism overlaps with rationality? Bard: Yes, there are a few areas where romanticism overlaps with rationality. The belief in the power of the individual. Romantics believed that individuals are capable of great things, and that they should be free to express their own unique thoughts and feelings. This belief is compatible with rationality, as it suggests that individuals should use their reason to make decisions and to live their lives in a meaningful way. The importance of emotion. Romantics also believed that emotions are an important part of the human experience, and that they should be embraced rather than suppressed. This belief is also compatible with rationality, as it suggests that emotions can provide valuable insights and motivate people to take action. The appreciation of nature. Romantics often expressed a deep love of nature, and they believed that it could be a source of inspiration and renewal. This belief is also compatible with rationality, as it suggests that nature can be a valuable resource for humans, and that it should be protected. Of course, there are also many areas where romanticism and rationality diverge. For example, romantics often emphasized the importance of imagination and intuition, while rationality is more focused on logic and evidence. However, the areas of overlap between these two schools of thought suggest that they are not necessarily incompatible. Here are some specific examples of how romanticism and rationality have overlapped in different areas: In philosophy, the German philosopher Immanuel Kant was influenced by both romanticism and rationalism. His philosophy of "critical idealism" sought to reconcile the two by arguing that reason and experience are both necessary for knowledge. In art, the Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich often depicted nature in a way that was both awe-inspiring and sublime. His paintings were often interpreted as expressions of both romantic and rational ideas about the relationship between humans and nature. In literature, the Romantic poet William Wordsworth wrote about the importance of both emotion and reason in the human experience. His poem "Tintern Abbey" is a classic example of how romanticism and rationality can be combined to create a powerful and moving work of art. Overall, while romanticism and rationality are often seen as opposing schools of thought, there are actually a number of areas where they overlap. This suggests that these two ways of thinking are not necessarily incompatible, and that they can be combined to create a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the world. Cheers! XO

[@AcousticExtatic]

I find it fascinating the reaction I get when I want to watch Van’s videos. First off, I beg, pray, and sacrifice so the lord above will send us a video sooner. Then, when scrolling on my phone, usually in the bathroom, IT APPEARS! I click to watch it, but just as I get the impetus to watch a movie in the theatre instead of on a TV at home, it feels sacrilegious to watch one of Van’s films on my phone. It must be on a bigger screen in a comfortable place. If it was cheaper, i would rent a screen at my local Alamo Drafthouse and watch it there, where it should be. There is ceremony around his content that I have never experienced with another creator’s work. Thank you for all the hard work you and Braxton put into these.

[@matthewcobb5273]

The slowness of the LC is the beauty of the LC. It doesn't need to be fast BECAUSE it lasts forever! When you are eternal, you can take your time and enjoy the journey!... I've got an 02 100 series that I actually wrecked yesterday. Time for a little bit of a makeover.

[@swerveverything]

Hey Van, I watch your videos, and just stumbled onto this one. I live in Bozeman, MT and think it’s awesome you came all the way up from Topanga for your landcruiser. My dad used to have an old FJ40 when he was an air force mechanic near Death Valley and he always loved them. They are great vehicles. Hope to meet you one day.

[@Silverpicker]

A few years ago I bought a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a manual transmission to be my daily driver. I absolutely loved that car. Watching this brings back both nostalgia...and relief that I sold it 😂

[@TeddCookerly]

Love the No Sleep To Brooklyn reference. Well played sir!

[@canadude6401]

Ya, I caught that too! "Engine hotter than a boiling kettle" I nearly rapped the rest of that line

[@canadude6401]

i LOVE that Casey is back on KZbin, but Van is my spirit animal ;) TGiF y'all!

[@evkooffroad]

Fun seeing you come into my hometown, and showing up at our hometown shop! Steven and his crew will definitely take care of you! Can’t wait to see how you like the 2.8!

[@Boldbandit]

Proud fj80 owner. Masterpiece if a video

[@alvaroeloredo]

A journey you will speak of for the rest of your life, what a great memory, even greater for you sharing it, thank you!

[@GraphicMill]

I’m on my second 4Runner. My first was a 1996 and I was gracefully arriving at 500,000km, when my mechanic did some work on it, took it out for a test drive and rolled it! My heart is still broken. I now have a 2002 4Runner, and it is mint (too nice actually) and I’ll likely baby this truck forever. In fact, I need an old one for winters and slugging crap around! I can’t bare to mess up the 2002 since it’s like new! It truly is a dilemma. At what point do I start really working that truck like I did my old one. Seriously, it’s like it just came off the Toyota lot. I miss my old buddy, it was well worked in and unstoppable.

[@sureleyyy]

I just put a new 22RE in my 94 toyota pickup, beautiful video, i love driving my old truck, no other car feels the same.

[@PetfaxTV]

This is the second time I’m commenting on this video. As a reptile enthusiast and wannabe conservationist, Eric Goode’s story literally gave me chills. Proud to exist with that man

[@JimFulmer]

Good on ya buddy. Watching your dream come true is good for my soul. Keep on gettin' after it.

[@laxfan1238]

THERE BETTER BE A PART TWO. THAT CLIFF HANGER 😮

[@petezahut6762]

good for you man glad you finally get to do this

[@LiteConversion]

Love to see you stopping in Pocatello! Love living here. Idaho is one beautiful place.

[@KevinTaberski]

Van - I drive a 1987 FJ60 (gas) that I purchased new 35 years ago. Almost 300,000 miles on the original engine. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it 1,000+ miles, but it is pretty gutless. Still, there is something magical about the the sound of the 2F as you shift through the gears. Look forward to the sequel!

[@fitzventure]

Cummins R2.8 was the best choice. The whole time I was thinking you were going with an LS, which is okay, but the Cummins is way better.

[@rsage_]

I imported a 1994 Defender 110 Pickup from Brazil. It has a 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo diesel (the 300tdi). It struggles and has endless quirks, but I wouldn't give it up for anything. Love it... only other vehicle I'd get besides a diesel old Defender would be a Bandeirante/LandCruiser. Well done.

[@Stewbular]

You, brother Neistat Have blown my mind refereeing to your LC as vintage Yours is 12yrs newer than my beloved FJ55

[@NewZeroland]

What an adventure!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride :D

[@aaron99191]

I live in bozeman, I love Van and i'm not sure why it just makes me happy to see him around and getting along with the people down here, especially with all the mass migration from California

[@FfortheT]

I fully get you. Similar following (and technical issues) here with a '94 VW T4. Loud, slow but you can repair almost anything on your own and it simply won't die. oh, and too many good memories...

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Oh my gosh! You drove right past my hometown!

[@Gymsteersandgears]

Great video can’t wait to see the drive back

[@TyeMorrisVlog]

I’m glad you got to see the land cruiser museum while you were here in Utah, that place is rad!

[@mohithellscream]

YOURE MY FAVOURITE KZbinR. UNCONSCIOUSLY, I CLICK ON YOUR VIDEO WITHOUT THINKING TWICE WHILE I ADD SOME OF MY OTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS GO TO WATCH LATER.

[@greatwhiteevox1008]

I'm so excited to see how it runs with the new engine, vehicles are amazing when you let them be a totem for parts of your life.

[@LimitOfN]

I started following when I saw you make the Toyota sign for your Tacoma. I have two LCs myself, 80 and 100 series. 80 is in rough shape, but this video was inspiring. I plan on building it back up. Went to the LC museum earlier this year, what an incredible place. My family were the only ones in there at the time. Glad to see another LC video today.

[@dong6839]

Nostalgia for 90's Land cruisers is something we share lol. I remember a girl at the private HS I went to had rich parents and they bought her one Brand new back in 95-96, it was SO dope! She ended up rolling it over one night and totaling it, so her parents bought her an equally dope BMW M3. I was SO jealous of her, she was rich and spoiled, but such a cool, down to earth, nice, person that I couldn't stay mad at her for being spoiled.. I came to terms with our inequities, embraced her richness, and she shared her riches with me. She was very generous with her parents money, lol.

[@PhilMakesThings]

One of my greatest regrets is not buying a Landcruiser when I had the opportunity (for sensible money) and now they're all too expensive for my pocket. Another excellent video Van.

[@MrVisde]

I really enjoyed this video. My first car was an ‘86 GMC Jimmy…it couldn’t accelerate uphill on the freeway, gas gauge didn’t work, if you didn’t apply the right amount of pressure in the right place on the keys they’d bend trying to unlock the door. Irrational, but I loved that truck and all its peculiar traits.

[@larslyn1]

i've had a Hj60 for 1 year, got stolen 2 times found it both times, it's hands down the coolest car i ever had.... i loved that car

[@conorsvideos]

When I was a kid my dad had a less vintage silver Land Cruiser probably from the 90s or early 00s. It was utilitarian, a gas guzzler, the engine was loud, the seats were so insanely uncomfortable.. it was the best car ever and never let us down.

[@TheScotro]

I own a 200 series Land Cruiser and I love it. Not a vintage truck (yet) but I hope to drive it for as long as they have gas stations. It’s a beautiful machine.

[@morrisw4284]

Good ending :) I like the shot of only your shoes showing, while you load up your stuff. The video tells a lot without even showing the new engine :D

[@chrisgrantham7654]

I TOTALLY GET IT. I had a 79 FJ when I was 19 and held on to it as long as I could (about 20 years). Bought my wife an 80 series for our first family hauler. I knew all their little faults and could troubleshoot most aver the phone. It was totally irrational. This time of year brings me back with the fall smells and memories of cruising in the mountains.

[@chrisgrantham7654]

@@yt.be-r it was a 40 series.

[@chilidog73]

Seems like that overheat issue should be a simple fix. Thermostat, clean radiator (outside), etc. Maybe a new radiator. Oh well, on to bigger and better things! :)

[@miguelllorentemarques5049]

Glad you made it, Van. Great journey. I'm starting to love your truck too man! Event though I think here in Spain we didn't see this model at the time. Anyway keep it up. Thanks for your videos

[@phillipsmith6756]

building a school (out of pre-fab shed kits) in East Timor ten years ago, we used an ex-Australian Army Troopie to transport everything from bagged cement to re-bar to glass doors (on the roof between mattresses). The last four kilometres to 20 minutes in low range second.

[@jakebaine]

Just sold my 2022 VW to rid myself of a car payment and got into a 2004 Toyota 4Runner that has 338k miles. I've been putting some WORK into it. It's tough but fun! Definitely makes you appreciate the car.

[@mewzalo]

Love your videos Van! Greetings from Colombia - South America

[@AuthenTech]

This is a fun adventure to document and follow along

[@stanko1044]

Not boring, its awesome video! Love lens on a gopro as well as hand made iPhone car holder lol you are so practical and I am learning from you, first to do it myself and second to be practical and better movie/vlog/story teller. I just want to know I appreciate it, your work and a channel.

[@aykatsing]

Those are some tough trucks! These Neistat bros man, tnx for always inspiring. I'm dead tired but let me work on my next video upload.

[@vwbeaner]

Your Land Cruiser is the way I found your channel. Love your content. I can’t wait to see the new engine performance.

[@EpohDerf]

More than any of your other videos, I GET THIS COMPLETELY. Congratulations.

[@AoiGP]

I just watched the video and got me hooked about your Land Cruiser. Going to browse through your videos and already have a new subscriber.

[@JakeMcCollum]

So much work to get to this point, congrats Van 🎉

[@Kyle-nf7vx]

I was just there last week checking it out while my buddy was having his GFC rooftop tent installed across the street! They have beautiful land cruisers there

[@effisk]

I own an HJ61 - same as yours with the round headlights except it's a 4L 12HT turboed engine. I love it.

[@BackwardsScrewdriver]

Amazing video Van, I look forward to seeing the Cruiser with the new engine.

[@steelesaldutti]

I love my Fzj80! What a fun video. Thanks for creating it

[@thewatchersofthewood3530]

Oh man, I have driven that same route from ny to cali in a much newer Diesel BMW and on that exact mountain pass and ride through death valley I prayed not to have a breakdown in my 140k mile car! Thankfully only brief breakdown was a loose underbody tray ripped off due to some high speed driving. Belly pan was naked rest of the ride. Lol.

[@Mason-mv7yi]

Never cease to amaze me with your story telling abilities

[@vj8452]

Tip for everyone: If you find yourself with an overheating issue, turn the HEAT ON MAXIMUM while driving. The heat from the engine will get down.

[@errhka]

I have a 1992 jeep yj and this video captured everything about owning an older car. The love, the headaches, and the consistant hope that if you drive carefully it won't blow up on you. Also the money. So much money 😭 I hope one day to have an fj company fj60. Will probably never have that much money but it's a dream ❤️

[@scottkirkham2229]

I love the St George shout out. Grew up in Idaho Falls, now I live in St George. I love seeing those cities pop up on random vids. Also, you drove through St George on the rainiest week in the last 5 years 😂😂

[@stevenvargo1851]

Glad you made it to see the land cruiser museum!

[@alfonsoalvarez7853]

This timing of this post couldn't be any better. I'm going to Harare, Zimbabwe in November to help a design Professor get his 1987 24v diesel Landcruiser back up and running. It's going to be an awesome experience. I'm still looking for a 24v alternator for the HJ60. DM me if someone on this chat has one to sell. Thanks Van!