He Drove It Home After THAT?!
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- @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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Jeff is a Rockstar for never giving up and continually to live his best life despite everything that has happened
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.
What a cool story and rescue! Good job you guys!
Jeff is a pretty tough man walking through terrain like that. Great rescue.
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.
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.
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.
@@OffYourBeatenPath71 I'd just put some windows in it and keep exploring, chicks dig body damage!
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!
Jeff, I know what you go through everyday, cause I go through it too, power on brother. Glad you're ok.
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
Disabled and wanted to say God bless merlin for helping the defenseless and for search and rescue
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This camera girls got some good energy making you guys look comfortable makes for a nice recovery nice work my friend
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.
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.
Nice cap. Too bad the Broncos have also slid off the road. Keep on trucking, dude.
Meeting Merlin Johnson was one of Jeff Johnson's best days. Nice recovery. Tough guy.
I think it was the other way around, Merlin meeting this awesome fighter in Jeff..😊😊😊
@@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!
Jeff is tough as nails, good for him. Thanks for the save!
Nothing better than 5am Coffee and MOSG !!! DAMN It's gonna be a great day!!!
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
Great recovery 👏🏻👏🏻..hope "sparky" was okay .
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 😂😢🎉
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!
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.
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 .
Tough old guy. Respect for not letting the injury slow him down
30.47 that Cummins sounds so sweet. Awesome vid Merlin man , you guys are dignity itself. Thank you .
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!
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.
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 .
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.
Jeff had the ultimate setup ❤, glad he is okay, tough SOB
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.
Some of the newer cell phones have emergency satellite communication built in, when no cell service is available. Thanks for the video.
I see a satellite communicator in this gentleman's future. So happy he is ok.
i see him going round the corner,,get some gold,,make it worth while.. ausie..
I glad Jeff and his Toyota are OK after that tumble. Great job getting them out.
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 🇨🇦
Good VIBES
Good people 🎉😂❤
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!
Great job guys
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
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.
Merlin may not be going to the off road wrecker games but he doing the real rescue this go round . Come on 💪
That 100 series has a really good reliable engine. Keep driving it.
Love to get a walk around of Brads YJ💪👍
Yankum Ropes for the win
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!
Yeah, because with those popped airbags it's gonna be totaled by the insurance anyway.
Merlin you are a true legend jack of all trades master of all 👍👍👍
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.
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. 😎👍
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 ❤️🇷🇴
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.
Have a good day Merlin.
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!"
So I again was UNSUBSCRIBED! Freaking RUclips! Might want to remind everyone occasionally to double check on the subscription ❤.
Jeff really knows how to secure a load.
Great guy that Jeff.
Nice recovery Merlin and Brad.
At least nobody stole the wheels. I'm sure Robbie could fix it.
100 series Land Cruiser...best vehicle I ever owned. Of course it was gonna start!
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 ✝️💪🙏
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.
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.
FYI text message 911 will work in low data when a calling doesn’t work..
Wow. Glad he was able to get out of that situation.
Nice job Merlin and Brad, Nicole did a GREAT job swinging the camera.
Ole Pastor Merlin just out there getting people saved
Great video and great job with the recovering God bless from GA and stay safe
Yankum loves you!
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 !
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.
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.
Tough day but glad you guys were there to help! “It’s a Toyota!” Haha 😂 good stuff!
Brad's Jeep is a little Billy Goat! Thanks for helping that guy out. I love that he's out there, livin the life.
You won't necessarily die from making one bad decision and getting stranded. It usually happens when it happens too far off the usual path, you have no supplies, shelter, and clothing.
Merlin reminds me of the story of Emile Leray who broke down in the desert. "He built a desert motorcycle out of the parts of a broken-down Citroën 2CV in 1993, while on a solo trip in Morocco. His car broke down in the middle of the Sahara when he accidentally hit a rock which damaged his car's chassis. He was stranded twenty miles from the nearest settlement, with only enough food and water to last ten days.[1] To survive, Leray created a motorcycle out of parts of his broken-down car twelve days later. When the police finally caught up with him, a heavy fine was levied against him because the registration did not match the vehicle."
Jeff is a bad, dude to be out there alone. God bless you for helping him. As older man I with bad health I know it's hard to get out. But Jeff thanks to you got out. Brad's a smart man for not hitting black falls. This was so good I'm watching it again now! Jeff u and Sparky stay safe.
@@OffYourBeatenPath71 ❤️
Great video! Jeff is pretty tuff guy, hope all works out for him
So the cat Sparky wasn’t on the outing or accident was wondering where she was during your recovery. Home safe and secure.
Jeff's crazy! He said it himself; about being alone etc. But, he's not letting his condition slow him down, which I totally respect. Hopefully the insurance company didn't Total the truck. I figure a Porta-Power could straighten that B-Pillar.
Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!
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. ✌️😊
This is absolutely, my favorite video on your channel to date Merlin. Great content. Jeff, you are a rock star.
Thanks for taking us subscriber's along for the ride. Once again Merlin to the rescue,(and Brad). Love the channel. Keep up the great work. 👍✌️🤙🤙🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🪄🪄🪄🪄.
Glad Jeff is ok hey Merlin recognized ole Kawi at Narrows when Jimmy bit the dust ! Great rescue we’re hanging Havasu again this winter love rock crawling here ! L
If I haven't said this before, I'm saying it now. I love this channel. The guy with the big Cojones, the fact that you don't let your physical limitations stop you, speak volumes to me. I know it's not easy when your body says no. Sir, I take my hat off to you. If I might say. You should start your own channel. I even have a name for the channel. You. Might consider, Adventures with sparky and me. I'll be your first subscriber.
Merlin, another fine recovery. I've been watching for years. Some of my favorites are road trips trips videos. Keep up the good work I'll keep watching.
Total Inspiration. Really good video. Was curious about the cat. Wondered if the cat walked out with Jeff (Survivor Man). Heard Merlin state something about Jeff getting back to town to his cat. Jeff, you Rock Dude! Same w/ Merlin and crew. Good Job on the recovery.
Paul, so many odds and ends! Love the interior look! Great job on the old RatBak!
I have seen parking lot accidents that did more damage, pull the b pillar backout hang a couple of new doors and off to the races again. I would take the buyout from the insurance company and fix it Jeff. Best get a cb in though hope it never happens again, but don't risk it again your way to young to die that way.
He has the same mobility scooter that i have. Have question for you i own a 1957 Willy's 4x4 straight 4 cylinder 3speed what would it cost me to have Merlin the old-school mechanic magician get it running for me. I do have some money put away but i can't get to it just yet. I inherited the truck i don't like the gears in it for highway use they are to low but they are great for 4wheelin
Merlin... Toyotas are damn near indestructible... My friend and I had to put ball bearings and small rocks into the cylinder before it died.
Wow, could have turned out so much worse. God was looking out for Jeff. 💪👍🏼
Good news is snow is pretty much all gone here in Iowa now
environmentalist are having fit destroying all that brush. sorry gretta.
I'm just glad it turned out as well as it did. I was glad and impressed the Jeff was able to call for help once he got to a place with cell service and he is alright. Too bad that his truck got messed up but it was able to start and drive back out. All in all not a bad day minus the truck and trailer damage.
The skip may be in in the Day time chance no one hear you on the CB Radio because of the Skip at night they mite be able to hear you to bad we not able to do a video together what be good to have Incase of a emergency do video on easy antenna to build and what type of antenna mounts mite be best ham Radio depending on H F day time 40 meters night time 80 meters may get you help easy 500 to a 1000 Miles away vhf UHF simplex operation may do the job if you can't hear a repeater
Great recovery and human interest video, thank you for sharing it.
Good on Jeff for surviving! That’s a true fighter!
Nothing like an " old school " style recovery on a Sunday morning ! Have an awesome day everyone !
There was some Toyota luck with that engine not hydra locking .
Mr. Merlin - this is way off the topic of this video but involves a video I truly believe you would be watching with a big grin on your face. A group of elderly characters that do remote backcountry trips in Model T era vehicles that got stranded back in the woods after a significant rain storm. Involves Model T's and similar vintage Studebaker (if I remember correctly) stuck in mud, an entertaining elderly gentleman wondering back into the woods by himself with a broken pail to put out a fire caused by a lightning strike, almost stepping on a rattlesnake and similar events. All the while these elderly guys, real characters, in their vintage cars are providing the greatest entertaining conversations.
It's usually a poor idea to recommend videos for someone else to watch but I truly believe you, with your Model T experience, would enjoy enjoy this. Wouldn't be suprised if you wanted to join these guys in their next adventure.
Called "Off Roading a 102 year old car goes WRONG" on Casey LaDelle channel May 26/23.
He said he was 52, but I think he meant he was born in 52, maybe?
@@OffYourBeatenPath71 I was born in 63 and he looked about 10 years older than me (if I'm any good at judging age) and it wasn't meant as a ridicule whatsoever.
Good reminder , about life
The tow truck to that guy probably the most beautiful tow Truck his eyes did ever see it got him out
🎉❤😂 I have to comment halfway through the video that is definitely impressive that he went through all that to get himself out of there...😂❤🎉..... JJ....😊
I like Nicole, she is a good gal, thanks Merlin Brad and you , thanks BigAl California.
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.
My name is Robert Johnson, live in 🇨🇦and I’m also not related to either Merlin or Jeff. Great video, watch everyone of them👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Jeff is a bad ass for his drive to enjoy his style of life with his disability. You guys are Rock stars for your drive for excellence in recovery.
Great episode!
We need to see you do the falls.....
There's one tough and fortunate dude More power to you mate! Great job you guys did and the camera work was great Nicole. Amazing that it started and he drove it out. Thanks for a great video.
Did I see 3.05 for fuel? That is 80+ cents less than We have here in Utah.