We IMPORTED an TOYOTA from AUSTRALIA to the USA!

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We IMPORTED an TOYOTA from AUSTRALIA to the USA! | The TROOPY Chronicles EP1

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Here it is. Our new rig. It’s a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier. It has come a long, long, way before it nested into its quiet parking spot in California. It was trucked across the land mass of Australia, boarded a giant ocean-going ship, floated around the major ports of Australia, toured the whole of South East Asia before making its way to China, Korea, and Japan before it made the huge leap across the massive pond.
This is the story of us going to pick up the Troopy from the Port of Long Beach, and it's also the first time we've ever seen the car in person after only seeing pictures of it on the internet! We have big plans for it.
Instagram: / gondirtin
Website: www.gondirtin.com

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@electrikoptik Жыл бұрын

The 70-series LC is everything the wrangler wants to be but is not. It's extremely durable, tough and reliable!

@positivepete4265 3 жыл бұрын

This intro music, like a 90s sitcom. I love it

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the vibe we were going for actually! You’re the first to note it!

@positivepete4265 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin haha nice. You should do cast intros of both of you, hahaha

@acejoker2 3 жыл бұрын

11:54 good feels 😭

@johnking9754 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I know it’s an older post, but got my Troopy (also from Australia) and am as excited as you all are! Mine is a 1995 with a 1HZ engine. Started with rust repair, new seats, and sound deadening. I just got the roof conversion, awnings, and gullwing windows installed. Next is suspension, lockers, bumpers, etc. Then full on ASPW expedition build interior. Can’t wait! Following y’all is awesome and inspiring!

@itsaboutfam 3 жыл бұрын

What's awesome is you achieved the goal of owning a Troopy LC but what's even more awesome you both did it together. I am very happy for the both of you and look forward to see what you guys have planned for both the LC and Montero and all those awesome adventures you both take!!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

You are always so kind! Thank you so much forever for your incredible support and kind loving words.

@FYoCouchN 8 ай бұрын

Is there a specific exporter you guys used to get this truck?

@kendalljones6607 2 жыл бұрын

Could you share the process of purchasing and shipping to the US.

@CholulaDaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Stoked for you guys, dream machine

@justinmcroberts4633 3 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT!!! I was looking at this EXACT Troopy. It was picked up (by you guys) just a few days before I reached the seller. Congrats. You got yourself a real beauty.

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

WHAAAATT what a small world! We love it so much

@adelinenicholas922 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like a lot of overlanding couples but you guys are so awesomely down to earth!! Your wife is soooo excited. Already subbed. All I have is my 05 Ford Escape Hybrid. OMG your new rig has australian stickers!!!! It's sooo cool!!!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

You are way too kind! Thank you so much!!

@jorgeosorio1880 3 жыл бұрын

the intro sounds and looks like a sitcom from the 80's its so cool !!!

@carrmelisaa 3 жыл бұрын

watching & listening to Karissa driving is my favorite thing 😂 I’m so happy for y’all!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

She's the BEST

@Cyyhjiyffree 3 жыл бұрын

That’s quite the fleet you guys have! Hope the channel blows up!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for following along!

@eto2352 3 жыл бұрын

Troopy is awesome! Time for some Cruiser homework. Axles are similar to the 80 series, you will have a lot of resources here and they are easy to work on!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Very much appreciated.

@justinshreeve4871 3 жыл бұрын

So stoked for you two! Lemme know when you’re coming up next!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

We will! Maybe summer!!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

P.S. ILYSM

@speedygonzales3247 3 жыл бұрын

That thing rocks!!! Congrats 👏🏽🎊👏🏽

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@oliveoilsupremacist5314 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!! So pleased for y’all! Congratulations! I’m from Australia and have a Troopy. I’ve found it rather difficult to find out whether or not it’s possible to legally get it sent over there, though! But a lot of people say that it’s not. So the American roads/transport registration don’t mind the left hand drive? Perhaps it depends on the state? Were there any specifications that had to be met, that you weren’t expecting? Were there expensive tariffs for importing it? Hope you don’t mind all of my questions! I’m just super keen to get mine over there some day, too! She’s been my dream car for a long time and now that I have had her for a year and a half, I never want to say bye to her! 😢 Thanks in advance! And congratulations, again 🥳

@k0shi808 Жыл бұрын

I have a kzj78w from Japan but I'm curious what company or how did you import from Australia? I plan to try and import a 76 or 79 later down the road when it's legal. Congrats btw that's a clean troopy🔥🤙🏽

@jeffreyortiz-luis5120 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, can you share the process on how to import one? Availability of spare parts?

@Ekoms781 3 жыл бұрын

Yea what website or company did you guys use?

@setyowibowo6598 2 жыл бұрын

Its a secret

@luisalmeida777 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Dream car for sure, you guys caught a unicorn! They are super rare over here in Portugal, only imported. Monteros (or Pajeros here) on the other hand there are a lot, but almost all are diesel. Good luck with the truck!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! We were actually looking at a few in Germany. Didn't realize they weren't as common in Portugal.

@luisalmeida777 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin there are a lot of 3 doors versions, but the long one with 5 doors is very common too. A lot of 2.5 TD and 2.8 TD, the 3.0 V6 is less common, but there are a few. And they all sell relatively cheap. Dont know the prices in Germany, but i can look around here if you want. Here there is the advantage of no use of salt on the roads, unlike Germany, and that is less rust to worry about. Feel free to ask anything you want, its my pleasure to help you guys out. If you prefer we can DM through Instagram. Just let me know, feel at ease!

@luisalmeida777 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin or the 3.2DiD, if you are looking for more recent ones...

@jgscs61 Жыл бұрын

Wow guys, you're lucky, now you have the most popular car and the best car on this planet 👏 omg,I love how the engine sound, my father and love him have 3 in Honduras and one PRADO 2005 ,wow your are amazing congratulations 🎊 👏

@andrewbassett8210 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you guys, I’m from Tasmania, it’s funny I had a troopy for around 5 years great vehicle. When I sold it I bought a turbo diesel Pajero also a great vehicle. Your new troopy looks great, and has been decked out with some good gear. Enjoy 👍🎉🍺

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! We love both our Troopy and our Montero. Both serve completely different of purposes and both wonderful vehicles. So funny you had both as well!

@sarahdell4042 11 ай бұрын

So cool!!

@tonyrodriguez3510 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase! For other people looking for something similar and affordable The Mitsubishi montero wagon also came with a high roof and deisel engine. And many different variations as well.

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, they didn’t offer the high roof or diesel in the USA :(

@tonyrodriguez3510 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin I know! I wanted one so bad! 😭 I'll just import one when my 99 dies... if it dies lol we are at 468,xxx miles right now

@bout199it 11 ай бұрын

How does one go about importing these diesel monteros ?

@NoisyRev 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for more videos of your lovely montero ☺️

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@tacotots_132 Жыл бұрын

Yay so happy for y’all!! Glad y’all got your dream truck!!

@user-gl8tv8pb8k 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@mekongman3339 10 ай бұрын

You should do or if you have some information on how to import a car from Australia to the US, that'll be cool!

@AridersLifeYT 2 жыл бұрын

9:05 - yep the troopy is an amazing car.

@ralfihl1233 3 жыл бұрын

Super awesome

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@PLE9192 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to know how you two got into this idea and what you did for a living before traveling. Awesome channel. I’m also Vietnamese and it’s great seeing a non typical Vietnamese guy do something so fun and out of the norm! Keep at it!!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Our peoples are so few and far between on the outdoors!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Also, check our blog. There’s a post that talks about what we do and how we got into this!

@sebastiancardenas9282 3 жыл бұрын

that is a dream, the two cars, omg congrats !!!!!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@augustp7157 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! 🎆

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! We're so stoked on it.

@MrFillefloe 2 жыл бұрын

I finally bought mine (HZJ78) in December, after looking for about 3,5 years :)

@jenserickson1268 8 ай бұрын

I am doing the exact same thing in July 2024. I have my troopie in Lima, Peru. I'm shipping it to LA or Oregon .

@buickman100 3 жыл бұрын

The mother of all vehicle Christmas gifts.

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY is. Santa finally decided that we were good 🤣

@maxmoser412 2 жыл бұрын

Those rattles in the Montero 😂

@yeahman1975 3 жыл бұрын

Yall should plan some good meetups with the Montero clubs and Other youtube overlanders This will give yall more exposure and build the community

@Brgnalf81 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Will you do a left side steering conversion?

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think we will, it's just far too much work. We just want to be on the road ASAP!

@marklowe8087 2 жыл бұрын

Their fascination is a little strange,these are what Australia calls a work truck.not fancy,not a show pony just well made,durable with so much room in the back to modify into whatever.The twin tanks for a total of 150 litres give it long legs.There are plenty of after market parts.

@nutthrower4415 3 жыл бұрын

I’m soooo jealous, how did you guys go about getting one? Oops, already been asked, very cool

@shamv464wd4 3 жыл бұрын

Great content 👍🏻😉👍🏻 keep it up!

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@aksting 2 жыл бұрын

All you need now is an Australian accent.

@habibestyle7556 3 жыл бұрын

❤️‍🔥❣️ Hi from 🇲🇽 we are 🇱🇧. Saludos nice Video nice car puffff

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@vermt001 Жыл бұрын

Have you or will you detail how you go about importing one? Especially for us CA natives? That would be awesome ty. Happy for you guys

@EguiguremsJH 9 ай бұрын

They sell those in Latin America with the wheel in the left side.

@BobCascaddan 5 ай бұрын

Were you able to register this in California? If so, how did this go?

@badkatrising3918 2 жыл бұрын

Soooo cool! I’ve done 10 FJ-40 before everyone liked them. Lol hope you enjoy it

@nikkolopez2180 Жыл бұрын

Is that middle seat a stock option ? I always see the fold down seats on the walls just curious:) I love it

@ianskews3776 2 жыл бұрын

It cracks me up that these Tojos have become "Troop Carriers", they are in fact "Personnel Carriers" but the Morons here in OZ thought that Personnel meant Military Personnel so the dumb name stuck ! Dime a dozen here in the West ,heaps of them ex minesite vehicles,Glad you like it !

@AndrewMay100 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh shame it's not a high top troopy those things as huge inside

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

High tops are great, but they don't fit into containers for shipping

@AndrewMay100 3 жыл бұрын

Or into underground carparks

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMay100 Exactly!

@jesusismyrock126 Жыл бұрын

Is it a diesel 1Hz engine? How did you do it I would love to bring my 70 series pick up

@adolfadolfovich7297 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series 🇯🇵i❤️Car💪👍👍🎥😍👍

@lawrencedaniels3401 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m retiring next year and my wife and I were wondering what drone and editing program you use so we can make some videos of our trip around Australia for my daughters and grandkids of our travels , any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks Laurie and Sabine from Darwin 👍😃

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We use a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone and Adobe Premiere, which is a professional editing software, for video editing. If you just want to make simple travel videos iMovie that comes with Apple laptops is more than competent!

@lawrencedaniels3401 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin thanks heaps for replying, safe travels mate 👍😃

@zakariamohamed6272 Жыл бұрын

Is this a right hand drive?

@MB-pr1eo Жыл бұрын

Any problems with registration in US, insurance???

@davidtrevino5211 Жыл бұрын

How much do I have to save up to import one ?? I'm committed...🤘

@ramccall Жыл бұрын

How did y’all order this and how much?

@oca0061 2 жыл бұрын

What happened with this channel? It was so awesome.

@fklotaloi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jst had yr channel poped out in my KZfaq. Jst watched yr video quickly . I m wondering why u hv to go to an LC while hving a Montero/Pajero?? Howevr, actually both are my favorite ❤. The right wheel steering will not cause any problem of registeting or safety in North America?? Thnks 😊

@gondirtin 2 жыл бұрын

We love both trucks! And there's no problems with right hand drive in the USA

@fklotaloi 2 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin, So, u r going to to keep both or get rid of th Pajero?

@gondirtin 2 жыл бұрын

@@fklotaloi We're keeping both!

@R32vdubb 3 жыл бұрын

Price on the new WHIP???

@DionisBajrami 3 жыл бұрын

cut the upper half of bull bar

@gondirtin 3 жыл бұрын

I *think* we're keeping the bull bar as is. It's very, very, over kill for North American travel, but might prove as good insurance down the line.

@eto2352 3 жыл бұрын

@@gondirtin smart. ARB bullbars are designed well. The tubework reinforces the bumper/winch structure. Think of it like a bridge. Cutting the tubes off the bumper is like cutting the superstructure off a bridge.... It will protect your radiator and front end with animal strikes. No roos in the US but plenty of deer...

@haydenlawrie7130 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you do that, like ever?