I'm seriously impressed he has the time to go through all this footage over a year and compile it into a timeline. Coupled witht he amazing drone footage and all the little cuts, music, seriously.
I seen the video length and said no way could he hold someone’s attention for that long ! Next time I checked 35 minutes had passed and now Iv just watched the ending 😂😂
As I'm from Estonia, there is a huge off-road community I used to take part of. Main brands that won stock class races was either short Troopers, Samurais or LCruiser 70-s. Environment is harsh over there and they really stood out. Even MB G class often proved too heavy. Nice gem, looks like new!
@@ep30lite66 I've cut them apart and I know them well. They are basically small passenger car with transfer case and bigger wheels. No frame, weak IFS front. Small solid axle at rear. While they may float a short time, they really aren't amphibian. They run weak Lada engine. Steering and transmission is junk and break easy. Stock suspension is not bad but hard to modify as is. Tires are maximum size from factory. They are cute concept but very bad execution. Most part any short 4x4 dominated over them due bad build quality. Engine and axle swap highly recommended to create a real 4x4 out of it. Good luck!
Saw a comment mention how nice it is to see "normal" people. Couldn't agree more, just people being people, no fake awful personalities, no playing up characters for the camera. Love your content, man, keep it up!
That last recent time I saw Andrew this happy is when he hired people to dynamite that hillside and it literally came out as gravel. He walked up with a huge grin on his face and was very pleased with the outcome. We get a kick out of seeing him appreciate even the little stuff in life, along with his dogs. I hope when I am 90 and he's in his early 60's that he still makes video's!
What about that quote of the century " there are no after market parts for this thing, cause you don't need aftermarket parts. Everything is strong enough already!"
I would like to suggest a vehicle I believe wasn't sold to the USA is a 1980 or 90 Toyota Troopcarrier diesel. These things go anywhere standard. Hardly anything breaks they go forever. Very basic and the same design shape for 50 years. That fire truck on the b-list video is the same series vehicle being the 70 series LandCruiser. "Troopy" is like this Isuzu body only better once taken the two bench seats that make it 11 seater out.
@@2014gustafson , I agree that we still see him working but it’s usually either at his castle or his mountain retreat . I just miss watching him working at varied properties that’s all .
@@johntatum1951 , I actually got a response from Andrew recently and he said that the outside jobs that he had done of late were not worth putting on U tube . I do agree with you that he probably doesn’t need to do outside work because of his income from U tube.
It seems that in too many cases the vehicle manufacturers have really fallen away from the notion of building reliable transportation with the driver in mind. You are very fortunate to have located that Isuzu Trooper in such good condition. I can see why you would want to hang on to it forever. Great video Andrew!
Andrew showing us his rebar frame replacement while us here in the UK can have our vehicles declared unroadworthy for having an empty screenwash bottle! Imagine turning up at an MOT Test with Andrews old Trooper, I think they would need to refill the printer halfway through printing the failure report.
You get the rules you vote in. Where I live to build a house they just want you to perk test for the sewer and after that it's all on you. No rules after that. On vehicles they just make sure the vin reads right and your good. I love where I live. I can walk out the back door and go shooting if I want or fishing in the river any time of the day and just try not to make a mess and your good.
Troopers are the best! I have a friend that has an old one, no rust. Engine is blown 😬 Might dive in and make it a project. Restore to its original beauty.
How happy we are to see Andrew with his new "old school" toys. Thank you for these videos, which have a life teaching, to appreciate the simple, value, enjoy the company and share moments with your dogs
andrew and Samantha you give us happiness a joy of living in your way which is the right one... for me, just look at your dogs who are very happy by your side. I love your videos and seeing you restore the 1988 ISUZU 4x4 with talent and all its magnificent plans in the woods or the forest with magnificent fall colors, it's great well done
These videos are getting better and better. Having Sam around to help with recording is giving us camera views and angles we probably wouldn't get if Andrew had to do it alone. Great job Andrew and Sam! Thanks for all you do to bring us these videos.
True, but I guess beeing normal was not enough for the TV-channels, so they started producing more or less dumb realityshow etc., put together castingwise so it had to be friction among the participants. This channel has a great retro-style, showing that basic things in life are enough. Younger people in general will say the productions here are too slow, but one day it has to come back to the basics for them too, I guess. And make them cherish true content.
@@jamesscott1932 after watching the rest of the video I see it’s his Gf. This looks like a different one that seen during the container castle build no?
I've had several Troopers of the generation after this one (loved them) but always had a soft spot for the older ones. My father-in-law had one we took out on the beach all the time for surf fishing. You can imagine the rust on that one. He loved that truck and drove it until it was falling to pieces. Congrats on finding a clean one.
Oh boy I’ve been looking forward to this one! No other UA-camr can make an hour and half long video which I’ll happily sit through and watch the entirety of! The organisation and passion this guy has for content filmed across a long period of time is impeccable. You’re a legend Andrew 👍
I'm amazed you found one in such pristine condition. If I remember correctly, I had to come to a stop to engage the 4WD......and then come to a stop, shift the gear out and reverse 4 or 5 ft. to get it out of 4WD. 1987 Isuzu SpaceCab P'up 4 X 4 which had an angled roof to allow for more headroom when using the jump-seats. The truck was a head turner because it was unique. Thanks for making a video including the new Trooper. It brings back memories when I was young and life was simpler.......i.e. "no engine light" 😉 It is healthy to reminisce. The campsite you created is heaven. You work your butt off and you deserve all the nice things you can make/do to balance your down-time/playtime. Thanks for sharing the more personal parts of your life. There is another one in Kennebunkport, ME. Low miles, just in the event that you accidentally trash this one. 💥 (explosion emoji)
I love those old Isuzu's! I just sold my 1995 4Runner which I kick myself every single damn day that I sold it. One of the toughest vehicles made, right along with these. All about the same kind of engineering as well. The key is 6 Lug wheels and Large Hubs. Unbeatable!
I don't think there is another youtuber who can do an hour and a half video on a 33 year old used car and have me hoping it won't end. Not a big deal to upgrade a new snowmobile for 10 grand. To be so excited about the an old SUV. I love it. I had a trooper in the 1990s. Great rig. Was great as a 4 wheel drive/snow rig. Also very comfortable as a daily driver. Thanks for another great video
@@jmwintenn I got that. Maybe it wasn't clear how I worded it. My point was Andrew wasn't bargain shopping with the Trooper. Its the rig he has been looking for.
Also had one and loved it. Rusted rear 1/3 door and undercarriage but we wheeled that thing all over overgrown BC logging roads. It could not be stopped with the right tires. Would have another (rust free version) anytime.
I have a 91 trooper very similar to your 88. Unfortionately, it has significant rust but it is kept for summer use at my Maine house. It is still very functional and reliable. Miles are over 200 K.
Something Andrew has uncovered that other UA-camrs haven't... The Grill crushing part of the video. Others would edit it out for time or to create a simpler story, but Andrew knows this content is why we are here. He doesn't need to worry about the algorithm. Cheers Andrew.
What a great video! Burn piles, fixing car stuff, watching Blue grow up again, doing cool things and going to cool places. Grand fun, thanks Andrew and Sam!
Great to ride along with you and the delightful Sam, not to mention your faithful Cody and Blue. My opinion of Isuzu, at least from 1988, has increased enormously. Excellent camera-drone work again; you sure have earned your drone flying wings!
Samantha is an awesome addition to your videos. It’s so much better with you interacting with her then walking around talking to yourself and the dogs you guys really seem to make each other happy and it’s apparent in the videos.👍🏼 I just love the videos. Please keep them coming.
Totally ok, I was wondering if he could find a suitable woman for him, and he found a woman who is his double, just perfect for him in every way, they go so well together! unbelievable. and wonderful for him. in addition, it further improves the quality of his videos... next video: finding the woman of my life!
@@Feub69 what evidence do you have that she is his girlfriend or lover, from what I've watched he has never kissed her or handled her in such a way that would be construed as such. Maybe they are just platonic friends.
I don't know what you're smoking but that chick is clearly taking cross-sex hormones or has taken them. I could understand the short haircut and tomboy get-up, but the flat chest, vascularity, and stature are indicative of deeper physiological changes.
Man this brings back childhood memories of the 80s. My father started off with a 2 door and later owned two 4 doors. All were 4 cylinder, stick shift and no AC. And those garbage cans were the exact reason he kept buying them! I’m in my mid 40s now and my brothers and I still laugh about his obsession with having a vehicle that could carry those garbage cans. And our Connecticut road salt ate them up like a light snack!
Andrew does nothing easy , even when he lights a fire ! go big or go home ! And getting ready for the season change , Nice ride, trees are beautiful ! great video !
Thank you Andrew and Sam that was one video I didn't want to end. Loved every minute. The trees at this time of year look beautiful. I was a bit worried when you had that bonfire so close to the trees, but all was good. Great fun thank you for sharing. till next time take care xx
Your girlfriend is awesome. She is always up for anything. Great watching you two have so much fun. You are right about that Trooper too. Solid machine.
What a find - that Isuzu !!! Hard as nails, can climb the steep track to the mountain camp, tows broken Hondas and jetskis, even teaches Sam how to drive manual !!! She's a keeper... so is Sam !!!
My family got an 80’s trooper 20 years ago. One of us crashed it like five times and you couldn’t tell. Top speed 55 and it began to shake shudder and shimmy so hard we were afraid to go any faster. Outstanding fun! One of the best vehicles we ever got.❤
I am 58, and have only bought 4 vehicles in my life time including my '69 Bronco and '74 High Boy. I still own and drive all 4 of those vehicles. In Arizona everything remains pretty much rust free.
Absolutely love the video, Where you took us and everything else that you did in the dogs they were hilarious, You have a good woman there that shares in what you do, Treasure her
Just a little note for home mechanics. When Andrew replaced the locking wheel hub he mention that there were a couple of phillips screws. They're actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). They are very similar but have much steeper angle on the point. Using a phillips driver will work but not properly and will eventually damage the screw. However, using a JIS will work fine in a philips head. If you run lots of Japanese made vehicles, a set of JIS drivers is indespensible.
@@AndrewCamarata At least on japanese motorcycle carb screws, there is a dot punched on the face between two sides of the cross shape. You'll enjoy having the JIS set and not stripping them any more! The bits fit very tightly.
These videos are always fun, especially if you work of them to get them to your standard…but I do miss your working at a job videos. I can’t think of a rusted car that I’ve seen living in East Tennessee, other then a pickup body that had some rust on the body due to crushes, beds etc.
Thanks for the video! It's nice to see a bit of the personal side. Speaking of which, a video of you two fixing up and moving into the upper part of the container castle would be awesome.👍
They were originally made for Australia, HOLDEN JACKAROO made by ISUZU, primarily built in Japan for Australian conditions that's why they are so tough. They were shared around the world under different names with an ISUZU badge.
Famous in Ireland. Also the pajero land cruiser and amazon and Daihatsu fourtrak. I don't Think the trooper were that popular in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. It's odd how Ireland seemed to like all them things. Same for fiat tractors/valmet/SAME/ Lamborghini. We had them all before most other European countries
You sit a lot lower inside a Cherokee, they are a great truck but you sit low in the seat when compared to an old Range Rover, pre TJ "Tub" Jeep, Trooper or older land cruiser (I don't know the model numbers of them). I love my Jeeps but they are a little awkward when seriously offroading.
Calmini used to have upgraded parts for Troopers, that is until a couple years after the US government forced the Japanese to stop selling them here. I got a set of ceramic coated headers for mine, but they also had lift kits, lockers, and such for these trucks. You can still get parts for them, but good parts can be a challenge to find, like the rings and oversize pistons I needed for my rebuild. AMC in Spain also had an improved head, but not sure they're still available. I got one when mine self-destructed and cracked like you wouldn't believe. That said, some came with a Chevy 2.8 V6 which can be upgraded with a 4.3 V6 for the power Troopers never had. The Isuzu 4 cylinder trucks need a new engine/transmission swap for that 4.3, which is well worth doing.
Wait the US Government forced Japan to stop importing Isuzu Troopers to the US? Why? Because the Trooper worked? And the government wasn’t getting money from people buying aftermarket part for them?
Fellow New Yorker (upstate) I picked up a 1990 Carolina Trooper in 2022. I started collecting media this month. I love this thing! Thanks for the video.
Nice Trooper Andrew. I still drive my 97 Dodge Intrepid...still runs great at 25 years and 185,000 miles. What can I say, I feel blessed to have it and only change oil about every 5 months or so...I do not drive it that much. Same engine and same transmission, so this Intrepid was well built. 3.5 litter V-6. You and your friend are so patient...nice fix on the parking brake.
Excellent dude, and Sam is an absolute gem, very noticeable uptick on camera and video work. We find it hilarious how you had to instruct Sam on how to drive a stick shift and she was remarkably adept. That rebar work...dude how you guys get away with that.
@@Channel-gz9hm Safety Inspections are about STATE INCOME, not safety. Govt doesnt give a fuck about you or your safety. They just want an excuse to extort you for money i.e. your time. The more Democrat the state the more useless Permits and Fee's you get for ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NOTHING in return.
the rebar frame fix killed it ,man what a great home brew fix, going to drag out my welder and going on a rebar hunt,I live on west coast and lots o salted roads, thanks 4 the fix for my truck ( MY BUDDIES THANK YA TOO )
I always liked these. They're called a Holden Jackaroo here in Australia. A lot had the C233T or 4JB1-t turbo diesel. I haven't seen a 1st gen like this on the road for 5+ years but you still see plenty of 2nd gens getting around.
@@boatbeard7767 Yeah it's funny, things rust pretty bad where I am from. We never see frame rot like Camarata's rebar special but those old ones sitting in the bush would have the door falling off them after 10 years. Early Jackaroos had problems with breaking gearboxes but they upgraded the gearbox in the later ones (same gearbox family as a Toyota Hilux Turbo or V6).
Built with pride and made to do the job of exploring the wilderness dependably, cause it was a matter of life and death to get caught in vulnerable places. No electronics to fail without warning. The 60's and 70's Toyota Landcruisers before smog control messed them up and mileage was considered more important then dependability were just as reliable as the Troopers. Good video Andrew thanks for the story of your Trooper.
UA-cam creators have a lot of influence. When a popular UA-cam machinist (any of several) praises an older tool found on eBay, the supply dries up within hours.
@@AndrewCamarata They have brought a premium price since the 90's when I started looking for one. After a friend took me for a ride in his diesel econobox as he called it on a snot slick clay road in NW Florida that it handled with ease. Doc Steve could afford anything he wanted and researched his purchases beforehand. It made me feel good seeing Samantha enjoying herself
I have an '87 Trooper I bought in '88 as a stolen recovery. There was a defect in the stock hubs that they replaced for free. I changed the automatic hubs out for Warn Manuel hubs. Besides the battery the only other thing I replaced is 3 starter motors and have to do it again! It has a little rust on the bottom edges of the 1/4 panels and doors and is used for my river truck. I love it, best truck I've ever owned! Have fun with yours.
I remember learning how to drive a manual transmission as a teenager. I’m 42 and hadn’t driven one in 10 years and this past week drove one without having to even think about it. It’s something you should know.
What's up Andrew, I just bought a 1984 Ford Bronco II. It's 5spd 2.7 V6 carburetor. Florida truck so zero rust. You just can't beat the older 4x4 trucks.
I was watching your video and when we got to the corn maze noticed that I was smiling. Sam's awesome and it was so nice of you to share those moments with us. It felt like I was along with you guys, which is really weird to say.
Greetings, Andrew. My best wishes for you. From the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. I am 61 years old and my father bought a truck of that model and year 88 when I was 27 years old, (here, it was called: Caribe 442) yellow. Very good vehicle. I am a faithful viewer of your videos.
About time that someone commented on the sleds. Andrew looks at a 85 hp utility sled, think it looks goofy and buy a 165 hp crossover beast, only 10K more. Now that's some serious shopping 😁💯
Be still my beating heart .. a super trooper! I had an 86 round headlight carbed, loved it but rust took it out(Massachusetts)then I got my hands on an 89 2.6 EFI same everything as this one here. What a great vehicle ..only blew a couple head gaskets. Until I got the head machined. Apparently there were a bad bunch of heads but it was all good after machining. Traded it for a 91 yota pick up and those trucks are a whole other story! Nice clean ride this rig is:-)
That thing is sick! You're a man after my own heart. I'd buy a southern 80-90s vehicle over a new one any day of the week. If it ain't rusted out and parts are available it can be made to run indefinitely.
Always did like these troopers. Also, can we take a minute to appreciate the amount of work and time it takes to put these videos together? Especially one that's a hour and a half!!
Fredrick Church’s house was a cool surprise. Saw his work, Iceberg, in Dallas Museum of Art when I was younger and it’s been an endless source of inspiration.
Excellent points about visibility, and the driver/passenger wing vents. Modern autos' visibility is horrible, you may as well be driving a WWII halftrack all buttoned up, looking through a slit. The wing vents were a fantastic, practical, simple feature; 'course we couldn't keep that. Had to sacrifice them for dozens of electronic do-dads that are destined to fail.
Well, they're expensive. I had one broken by a radio-thief. It turned out that the replacement cost three or four times as much as a regular side window. And installation was double.
It’s so awesome to know that Andrew could afford a Ferrari if he wanted too and he buys a 1988 Isuzu Trooper and people have zero idea that he’s basically a millionaire. Dudes the coolest rich person I’ve ever seen
@@urbanitesgarage3299 So you are his financial advisor and bank manager, he has a big bunch of clapped out machinery worth shit and expenses to maintain that bunch shit is huge, dont kid yourself Gringo. And so what he works for it, I find it insulting that you are even commenting on his worth. Now that rock you live under, just lower it.
This brings back major memories for me. My first car was a blue 90 Isuzu Trooper 5spd 4x4 w 180k miles, no AC heat only. Growing up in Atlanta in the summer OMG did I wanna die in bumper to bumper traffic 🤦🏼♀️ When I turned 16 i bought my own suv, my best friends and I took off to the mountains and had a killer weekend, drove down a sketchy underpass to go fishing and BARELY made it out, I didn't know how to use the 4x4 and am pretty sure I burned my clutch up on that trip. Nevertheless, I replaced the clutch and learned how to properly use the 4x4. Drove "Izzy" for 4 years until she hit 220k miles... I took her to a shop to have the oil changed before I jumped on the hwy for a quick road trip down to the next state. She drove soooo good that day, got home let my bf borrow her and she died on the way back from his job, pulling into my neighborhood. Later we found out that the shop did the oil change but never flipped the quick release valve back, so it drained all of the oil out as I drove down the hwy. It never gave any signs, didn't over heat just seized up. I was sooo sad about that stupid truck, it was my first car and I had so many memories in it. Even without AC she was always fun to drive. Had the stupid shop not killed her, I'm pretty sure she'd have kept running for another 100k miles.. This video makes me want to find another Trooper just for nostalgia purposes. Super jealy
The drone work is looking spectacular. i loved this video, you two just go so well together. and it is so cool how much your girlfriend enjoys doing the same things as you do . i am glad that you made this video. you two have the life together, so much to live for. good luck and stay well. take care you guy's.
@@RustyNail5856 Not many women would want to get greasy; she doesn't seem to mind. I remember a while back he had a young lady helping him weld on his house. Don't know if she was a girlfriend at that time or just a helper. Thanks for the information.
Andrews definition of "That looks factory" always cracks me up.
"Good as new" ©
Today I learned about rebar SUV frame. 😜 Hey, if it works...
You would almost be jailed here in Norway if you did something like that 😂
Every time he reviews something sketchy I always think of that other that ends his observations with "Fuckin MINT!"
Rebar....fancy ....have you seen Aussie Aboriginal fixes....nearest tree limb and wire.
That rebar chassis is a thing of beauty.
used bed frame rails mustve been too expensive
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Art even
Only Andrew could make a feature length film about an old Isuzu and we will watch it happily.
I'm seriously impressed he has the time to go through all this footage over a year and compile it into a timeline. Coupled witht he amazing drone footage and all the little cuts, music, seriously.
I seen the video length and said no way could he hold someone’s attention for that long ! Next time I checked 35 minutes had passed and now Iv just watched the ending 😂😂
every single second for me for most of his videos....addicted? yeah maybe so..
The cinematography is compulsive - what a talent
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As I'm from Estonia, there is a huge off-road community I used to take part of. Main brands that won stock class races was either short Troopers, Samurais or LCruiser 70-s. Environment is harsh over there and they really stood out. Even MB G class often proved too heavy. Nice gem, looks like new!
How about lada nivas? They are pretty much amphibians.
@@ep30lite66 I've cut them apart and I know them well. They are basically small passenger car with transfer case and bigger wheels. No frame, weak IFS front. Small solid axle at rear. While they may float a short time, they really aren't amphibian. They run weak Lada engine. Steering and transmission is junk and break easy. Stock suspension is not bad but hard to modify as is. Tires are maximum size from factory. They are cute concept but very bad execution. Most part any short 4x4 dominated over them due bad build quality. Engine and axle swap highly recommended to create a real 4x4 out of it. Good luck!
Saw a comment mention how nice it is to see "normal" people. Couldn't agree more, just people being people, no fake awful personalities, no playing up characters for the camera. Love your content, man, keep it up!
I really like seeing your girlfriend on the video with you it’s so nice having a partner in life.
@@donaldclark4350
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@@donaldclark4350 I never taught Andrew like boys...
No more tik-tokers or instagramers please...
Always wholesome videos, great views, great people.
That last recent time I saw Andrew this happy is when he hired people to dynamite that hillside and it literally came out as gravel. He walked up with a huge grin on his face and was very pleased with the outcome. We get a kick out of seeing him appreciate even the little stuff in life, along with his dogs. I hope when I am 90 and he's in his early 60's that he still makes video's!
No that's his normal pro destruction primal grin!
Blowing up that hillside is definitely on the top 10 list of coolest things I’ve ever seen. Even though I wasn’t even there.
nice seeing people happy. Sam is probably the one to thank this time
What about that quote of the century " there are no after market parts for this thing, cause you don't need aftermarket parts. Everything is strong enough already!"
I would like to suggest a vehicle I believe wasn't sold to the USA is a 1980 or 90 Toyota Troopcarrier diesel. These things go anywhere standard. Hardly anything breaks they go forever. Very basic and the same design shape for 50 years. That fire truck on the b-list video is the same series vehicle being the 70 series LandCruiser. "Troopy" is like this Isuzu body only better once taken the two bench seats that make it 11 seater out.
Much as I really enjoy Andrew’s videos I do miss seeing him work on customer’s projects as he used to do .
Agree!!
Agreed, but we do get to see him work on his properties so that has to count for something?
@@2014gustafson , I agree that we still see him working but it’s usually either at his castle or his mountain retreat . I just miss watching him working at varied properties that’s all .
He probably has enough money...just sayin...:)
@@johntatum1951 , I actually got a response from Andrew recently and he said that the outside jobs that he had done of late were not worth putting on U tube . I do agree with you that he probably doesn’t need to do outside work because of his income from U tube.
It seems that in too many cases the vehicle manufacturers have really fallen away from the notion of building reliable transportation with the driver in mind. You are very fortunate to have located that Isuzu Trooper in such good condition. I can see why you would want to hang on to it forever. Great video Andrew!
Because it doesn't make a manufacturer money if they design a vehicle so well it lasts forever. They want you to buy a new vehicle every few years.
@@Someguy6571 my car is in pretty good shape and if had it since late 2015-early 2016
These Isuzu’s are one of the best kept secrets of 4x4’s. Incredible quality .
They are Toyota quality.
@@AndrewCamarata the bad part is getting new factory parts, they were not available 20 years ago.
@@AndrewCamarata when toyota quality was good!
@@randysgut3214 Toyota quality is still better than pretty much anything else.
@@Chase_AM They have their problems as well.
Andrew showing us his rebar frame replacement while us here in the UK can have our vehicles declared unroadworthy for having an empty screenwash bottle!
Imagine turning up at an MOT Test with Andrews old Trooper, I think they would need to refill the printer halfway through printing the failure report.
😂 sooooo very true 🤣
God bless the USA!
In Denmark you'd get a sentence for just bringing it on the road... In US? Well, doors still close fine - what's the problem???
You get the rules you vote in. Where I live to build a house they just want you to perk test for the sewer and after that it's all on you. No rules after that. On vehicles they just make sure the vin reads right and your good. I love where I live. I can walk out the back door and go shooting if I want or fishing in the river any time of the day and just try not to make a mess and your good.
@@richardnott9587 where are you from?
Troopers are the best! I have a friend that has an old one, no rust. Engine is blown 😬 Might dive in and make it a project. Restore to its original beauty.
How happy we are to see Andrew with his new "old school" toys. Thank you for these videos, which have a life teaching, to appreciate the simple, value, enjoy the company and share moments with your dogs
andrew and Samantha you give us happiness a joy of living in your way which is the right one...
for me, just look at your dogs who are very happy by your side. I love your videos and seeing you restore the 1988 ISUZU 4x4 with talent and all its magnificent plans in the woods or the forest with magnificent fall colors, it's great
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88. 1988 IZUZU
These videos are getting better and better. Having Sam around to help with recording is giving us camera views and angles we probably wouldn't get if Andrew had to do it alone. Great job Andrew and Sam! Thanks for all you do to bring us these videos.
Is Sam his daughter?
@@4G63Tpower no.
True, but I guess beeing normal was not enough for the TV-channels, so they started producing more or less dumb realityshow etc., put together castingwise so it had to be friction among the participants. This channel has a great retro-style, showing that basic things in life are enough. Younger people in general will say the productions here are too slow, but one day it has to come back to the basics for them too, I guess. And make them cherish true content.
@@4G63Tpower more like Super Girl.
@@jamesscott1932 after watching the rest of the video I see it’s his Gf. This looks like a different one that seen during the container castle build no?
I've had several Troopers of the generation after this one (loved them) but always had a soft spot for the older ones. My father-in-law had one we took out on the beach all the time for surf fishing. You can imagine the rust on that one. He loved that truck and drove it until it was falling to pieces. Congrats on finding a clean one.
48:00 absolute classic Camarata.. date night, sleeping bags in the back of an 80s truck, up a mountain, with a campfire the size of a house😅 Amazing.
Oh boy I’ve been looking forward to this one! No other UA-camr can make an hour and half long video which I’ll happily sit through and watch the entirety of! The organisation and passion this guy has for content filmed across a long period of time is impeccable. You’re a legend Andrew 👍
I'm amazed you found one in such pristine condition. If I remember correctly, I had to come to a stop to engage the 4WD......and then come to a stop, shift the gear out and reverse 4 or 5 ft. to get it out of 4WD. 1987 Isuzu SpaceCab P'up 4 X 4 which had an angled roof to allow for more headroom when using the jump-seats. The truck was a head turner because it was unique. Thanks for making a video including the new Trooper. It brings back memories when I was young and life was simpler.......i.e. "no engine light" 😉 It is healthy to reminisce. The campsite you created is heaven. You work your butt off and you deserve all the nice things you can make/do to balance your down-time/playtime. Thanks for sharing the more personal parts of your life.
There is another one in Kennebunkport, ME. Low miles, just in the event that you accidentally trash this one. 💥 (explosion emoji)
Thats no way to tak about his gf like that ;)
@@floatpool8307 why Arizona in particular? No rust?
If you got money you got all you want
The woman? I beg to differ.
I love those old Isuzu's! I just sold my 1995 4Runner which I kick myself every single damn day that I sold it. One of the toughest vehicles made, right along with these. All about the same kind of engineering as well. The key is 6 Lug wheels and Large Hubs. Unbeatable!
Nice to see that you are sharing your life with someone special to you.
I don't think there is another youtuber who can do an hour and a half video on a 33 year old used car and have me hoping it won't end. Not a big deal to upgrade a new snowmobile for 10 grand. To be so excited about the an old SUV. I love it. I had a trooper in the 1990s. Great rig. Was great as a 4 wheel drive/snow rig. Also very comfortable as a daily driver. Thanks for another great video
It looked to goofy so I bought the lynx🤣
just to be clear, that snowmobile wasn't 10k. it was 10k more than the 6k skidoo.
@@jmwintenn I got that. Maybe it wasn't clear how I worded it. My point was Andrew wasn't bargain shopping with the Trooper. Its the rig he has been looking for.
I had an 86 Trooper in high school. . Thank you for bringing back such good memories. It was a great car 💪
Glad you enjoyed it
Also had one and loved it. Rusted rear 1/3 door and undercarriage but we wheeled that thing all over overgrown BC logging roads. It could not be stopped with the right tires. Would have another (rust free version) anytime.
I have a 91 trooper very similar to your 88. Unfortionately, it has significant rust but it is kept for summer use at my Maine house. It is still very functional and reliable. Miles are over 200 K.
Something Andrew has uncovered that other UA-camrs haven't... The Grill crushing part of the video. Others would edit it out for time or to create a simpler story, but Andrew knows this content is why we are here. He doesn't need to worry about the algorithm. Cheers Andrew.
He could have just driven the D7 over it, would have been a lot quicker and easier
so I take it you haven't seen the one where he destroyed a lawn mower with a brush hog?? lol or installed a radio with a chain saw. 🙂
@@rrpstpie I've seen both, but my favorite is the radio "installation " video!!🤣🤣🤣
@@1onelyone Cutting a dash is legendary. Other famous UA-camrs have mentioned it in their videos as a defacto standard that everyone knows of.
And it's fun!
I love these films that took over a year to make. Such commitment. The drone work is looking spectacular.
Great ride! I really like Sam too, she's a perfect match for you and she loves nature, a keeper!
There something about the simplicity and that boxy look. Just love these things.
What a great video! Burn piles, fixing car stuff, watching Blue grow up again, doing cool things and going to cool places. Grand fun, thanks Andrew and Sam!
Love watching new videos from Andrew, and I love the fact the dogs are involved in everything. Love Cody and Blue, and I miss Levi!
I’m looking forward to watching you two build a new castle on the mountain property. Thanks again for sharing you two.
Great to ride along with you and the delightful Sam, not to mention your faithful Cody and Blue. My opinion of Isuzu, at least from 1988, has increased enormously. Excellent camera-drone work again; you sure have earned your drone flying wings!
is that women andrew sister or his wife?
alright got the answer in their fire camp car
@@billykulim5202 they broke up
Samantha is an awesome addition to your videos. It’s so much better with you interacting with her then walking around talking to yourself and the dogs you guys really seem to make each other happy and it’s apparent in the videos.👍🏼 I just love the videos. Please keep them coming.
Totally ok, I was wondering if he could find a suitable woman for him, and he found a woman who is his double, just perfect for him in every way, they go so well together! unbelievable. and wonderful for him. in addition, it further improves the quality of his videos... next video: finding the woman of my life!
@@Feub69 what evidence do you have that she is his girlfriend or lover, from what I've watched he has never kissed her or handled her in such a way that would be construed as such. Maybe they are just platonic friends.
@@jamesadams893 he says she’s his girlfriend in this video…
I don't know what you're smoking but that chick is clearly taking cross-sex hormones or has taken them. I could understand the short haircut and tomboy get-up, but the flat chest, vascularity, and stature are indicative of deeper physiological changes.
Man this brings back childhood memories of the 80s. My father started off with a 2 door and later owned two 4 doors. All were 4 cylinder, stick shift and no AC. And those garbage cans were the exact reason he kept buying them! I’m in my mid 40s now and my brothers and I still laugh about his obsession with having a vehicle that could carry those garbage cans. And our Connecticut road salt ate them up like a light snack!
Glad to see that Craftsman impact is still going strong. I think it was in one of the first videos I ever saw
Can't believe you found someone like you Andrew, What a find. You look so happy 👍
this was one of the best videos yet, repairs, new stuff, the dogs, had a little of everything.
I had a feeling he’d buy one of these since he raved about his old ones. Just don’t let it rust out 😃
NY state, trucks rust. Just a fact of life.
@@williamgraber6683 He said he's not gonna drive it in the salt.
@@SalandFindles road salt aways finds a way
Me too!
@@FELTFELT No it won't if you literally don't drive it during salting season. Shut the thing away from November - May and you'll be good.
Andrew does nothing easy , even when he lights a fire ! go big or go home ! And getting ready for the season change , Nice ride, trees are beautiful ! great video !
Thank you Andrew and Sam that was one video I didn't want to end. Loved every minute. The trees at this time of year look beautiful. I was a bit worried when you had that bonfire so close to the trees, but all was good. Great fun thank you for sharing. till next time take care xx
It's crazy and cool how much the little lady enjoys doing the same things Andrew does.
A woman with chainsaw skills is a rare find.
She's smart to change the coiffure, when dealing with Andrew's shenanigans, maintaining long hair is not an easy task.
A little dirt under the fingernails actually looks good on her. I think maybe Andrew may have found the one.
@@leebarnhart831 maybe just friends?
@@chrispy3866 He said in another video she just works for him
AC could buy any vehicle he wants, but you can see he really loves that Trooper🚗
Your girlfriend is awesome. She is always up for anything. Great watching you two have so much fun. You are right about that Trooper too. Solid machine.
What a find - that Isuzu !!! Hard as nails, can climb the steep track to the mountain camp, tows broken Hondas and jetskis, even teaches Sam how to drive manual !!! She's a keeper... so is Sam !!!
My family got an 80’s trooper 20 years ago. One of us crashed it like five times and you couldn’t tell. Top speed 55 and it began to shake shudder and shimmy so hard we were afraid to go any faster. Outstanding fun! One of the best vehicles we ever got.❤
When Blue was laying down on the floor of the Trooper, I seriously almost died from cuteness overload. Awesome as always Andrew!
Dear Anyon M.
👍👌👏 Same here, definitely! I simply love this puppy.
Best regards luck and health.
you should see a doctor if you seriously almost die from watching something cute.😊
@@redsampler2017 🤬
@@DaveImagery here is a hug🤗
Do you not have dogs where you're from? I mean, they are literally everywhere.
Been watching for years. I do believe this video contains the first “Taking my girl out on a date” footage.
Made me smile. 🌻
Really enjoyed watching this.Far better than anything on TV. Your filming is incredible.
I am 58, and have only bought 4 vehicles in my life time including my '69 Bronco and '74 High Boy. I still own and drive all 4 of those vehicles. In Arizona everything remains pretty much rust free.
Absolutely love the video, Where you took us and everything else that you did in the dogs they were hilarious, You have a good woman there that shares in what you do, Treasure her
Just a little note for home mechanics. When Andrew replaced the locking wheel hub he mention that there were a couple of phillips screws. They're actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). They are very similar but have much steeper angle on the point. Using a phillips driver will work but not properly and will eventually damage the screw. However, using a JIS will work fine in a philips head. If you run lots of Japanese made vehicles, a set of JIS drivers is indespensible.
Thank you, I just ordered 2 sets. How can you tell if a screw is JIS? Is that on anything from Japan?
@@AndrewCamarata Most JIS screws will have a little dot punched in to the screw. Its on the face.
@@AndrewCamarata At least on japanese motorcycle carb screws, there is a dot punched on the face between two sides of the cross shape. You'll enjoy having the JIS set and not stripping them any more! The bits fit very tightly.
Also, using a manual impact screwdriver the first time removing those screws helps. They can be pretty tight.
These videos are always fun, especially if you work of them to get them to your standard…but I do miss your working at a job videos. I can’t think of a rusted car that I’ve seen living in East Tennessee, other then a pickup body that had some rust on the body due to crushes, beds etc.
Love the old square troopers. Nothing like a huge greenhouse with thin pillars.
Thanks for the video! It's nice to see a bit of the personal side. Speaking of which, a video of you two fixing up and moving into the upper part of the container castle would be awesome.👍
They were originally made for Australia, HOLDEN JACKAROO made by ISUZU, primarily built in Japan for Australian conditions that's why they are so tough. They were shared around the world under different names with an ISUZU badge.
Ive got two, a '89 and a '90 Jackroo both 2.6 auto's
@@fireballfireball1067 Yeah they're very robust hey.
Famous in Ireland. Also the pajero land cruiser and amazon and Daihatsu fourtrak. I don't Think the trooper were that popular in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. It's odd how Ireland seemed to like all them things. Same for fiat tractors/valmet/SAME/ Lamborghini. We had them all before most other European countries
Let's see him get a troopy pre 2000 model diesel.
Love this era of simple, no-nonsense Japanese workhorses. The modern German & US equivalents are now at least 500kg heavier.
The visibility out of SUVs back in the eighties was great. My 1988 Jeep Cherokee had that same kind of visibility.
Jeep Cherokees kept the same body style up until 2001 when they stopped making them. I have a 1999, Phoenix, AZ original. Not one spot of rust on it.
You sit a lot lower inside a Cherokee, they are a great truck but you sit low in the seat when compared to an old Range Rover, pre TJ "Tub" Jeep, Trooper or older land cruiser (I don't know the model numbers of them). I love my Jeeps but they are a little awkward when seriously offroading.
I had and loved an '89 Isuzu Trooper II. Loved the 5 speed, It had dash switch 4x4 and rubber seals around the tailights.
Calmini used to have upgraded parts for Troopers, that is until a couple years after the US government forced the Japanese to stop selling them here. I got a set of ceramic coated headers for mine, but they also had lift kits, lockers, and such for these trucks. You can still get parts for them, but good parts can be a challenge to find, like the rings and oversize pistons I needed for my rebuild. AMC in Spain also had an improved head, but not sure they're still available. I got one when mine self-destructed and cracked like you wouldn't believe.
That said, some came with a Chevy 2.8 V6 which can be upgraded with a 4.3 V6 for the power Troopers never had. The Isuzu 4 cylinder trucks need a new engine/transmission swap for that 4.3, which is well worth doing.
Wait the US Government forced Japan to stop importing Isuzu Troopers to the US? Why? Because the Trooper worked? And the government wasn’t getting money from people buying aftermarket part for them?
How weird is it to drive a car with no Check Engine light?!?? Love it!
I never really appreciated how beautiful upstate New York is before I found this channel.
Fellow New Yorker (upstate) I picked up a 1990 Carolina Trooper in 2022. I started collecting media this month. I love this thing! Thanks for the video.
Nice Trooper Andrew. I still drive my 97 Dodge Intrepid...still runs great at 25 years and 185,000 miles. What can I say, I feel blessed to have it and only change oil about every 5 months or so...I do not drive it that much. Same engine and same transmission, so this Intrepid was well built. 3.5 litter V-6. You and your friend are so patient...nice fix on the parking brake.
Excellent dude, and Sam is an absolute gem, very noticeable uptick on camera and video work. We find it hilarious how you had to instruct Sam on how to drive a stick shift and she was remarkably adept.
That rebar work...dude how you guys get away with that.
I'm glad Sam is around, he does to many sketchy things to always be alone.
Is Sam his sister??
@@Rusty.1776 im pretty sure sams his girlfriend
@@joeconnolly8510
He said something at 47:23
@@Rusty.1776 no sam is his 14 year old brother
@@Channel-gz9hm Safety Inspections are about STATE INCOME, not safety. Govt doesnt give a fuck about you or your safety. They just want an excuse to extort you for money i.e. your time. The more Democrat the state the more useless Permits and Fee's you get for ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NOTHING in return.
Wow, what a wonderful day, an one and half hour long video from Andrew!
First vehicle and what i learned to drive on was a 1990 trooper 5spd. The memories of this video are amazing
the rebar frame fix killed it ,man what a great home brew fix, going to drag out my welder and going on a rebar hunt,I live on west coast and lots o salted roads, thanks 4 the fix for my truck ( MY BUDDIES THANK YA TOO )
1:19:34 Sam brings so much color and joy to the videos. I love it that she’s a flower person too!❤❤
I always liked these. They're called a Holden Jackaroo here in Australia. A lot had the C233T or 4JB1-t turbo diesel. I haven't seen a 1st gen like this on the road for 5+ years but you still see plenty of 2nd gens getting around.
I have c223t
They coped well with Oz, rust was the issue for most of them in the end...
@@boatbeard7767 Yeah it's funny, things rust pretty bad where I am from. We never see frame rot like Camarata's rebar special but those old ones sitting in the bush would have the door falling off them after 10 years. Early Jackaroos had problems with breaking gearboxes but they upgraded the gearbox in the later ones (same gearbox family as a Toyota Hilux Turbo or V6).
@@haydenwilliams1750 I reckon there are six for sale locally, but all the v6 so thirsty buggers...
Built with pride and made to do the job of exploring the wilderness dependably, cause it was a matter of life and death to get caught in vulnerable places. No electronics to fail without warning. The 60's and 70's Toyota Landcruisers before smog control messed them up and mileage was considered more important then dependability were just as reliable as the Troopers. Good video Andrew thanks for the story of your Trooper.
That girl is made for you Andrew .. she's got the stuff that compliments everything about you! Nice Isuzu too!
I love when he or someone else is doing something sketchy and he goes “this is a good idea” it cracks me up every time
when Andrew was pushing brush into the fire with the skidder I thought he should of been using a dozer, looked a bit sketchy to me.
Andrew just single handedly drove the market price up on used Isuzu Troopers.
UA-cam creators have a lot of influence. When a popular UA-cam machinist (any of several) praises an older tool found on eBay, the supply dries up within hours.
I should have bought another before posting this.
@@AndrewCamarata They have brought a premium price since the 90's when I started looking for one. After a friend took me for a ride in his diesel econobox as he called it on a snot slick clay road in NW Florida that it handled with ease. Doc Steve could afford anything he wanted and researched his purchases beforehand. It made me feel good seeing Samantha enjoying herself
@@AndrewCamarata yup 😂😂👍
I have an '87 Trooper I bought in '88 as a stolen recovery. There was a defect in the stock hubs that they replaced for free. I changed the automatic hubs out for Warn Manuel hubs. Besides the battery the only other thing I replaced is 3 starter motors and have to do it again! It has a little rust on the bottom edges of the 1/4 panels and doors and is used for my river truck. I love it, best truck I've ever owned! Have fun with yours.
these long episodes are really better than most reality tv shows.
It's nice to see Andrew so happy.
I remember learning how to drive a manual transmission as a teenager. I’m 42 and hadn’t driven one in 10 years and this past week drove one without having to even think about it. It’s something you should know.
Loved my Trooper. Still one of my favorite cars.
What's up Andrew, I just bought a 1984 Ford Bronco II. It's 5spd 2.7 V6 carburetor. Florida truck so zero rust. You just can't beat the older 4x4 trucks.
My dad has one that is a little newer (1987) and it is a little rusty but is in pretty good shape
How cool is your helper, like how adventurous her spirit is.
Not sure if anyone else noticed but the house at 1:03:40 has been in other videos. Andrew did a great job on that property.
Spectacular scenery as always, and breathtaking amazing drone work. Fall on the mountain must be like heaven.
I was watching your video and when we got to the corn maze noticed that I was smiling. Sam's awesome and it was so nice of you to share those moments with us. It felt like I was along with you guys, which is really weird to say.
Literally , "guys"
@@MidnightPolaris800 LMAO hes into boy ladies
Greetings, Andrew. My best wishes for you. From the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. I am 61 years old and my father bought a truck of that model and year 88 when I was 27 years old, (here, it was called: Caribe 442) yellow. Very good vehicle. I am a faithful viewer of your videos.
Lynx is amazing!
The Tundra is probably the only sled that has a chance of standing up to Andrew’s use!
About time that someone commented on the sleds. Andrew looks at a 85 hp utility sled, think it looks goofy and buy a 165 hp crossover beast, only 10K more. Now that's some serious shopping 😁💯
70's 80's and the 90's era vehicles are the best, I have a 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 with the 22re and 5 speed manual.
Be still my beating heart .. a super trooper! I had an 86 round headlight carbed, loved it but rust took it out(Massachusetts)then I got my hands on an 89 2.6 EFI same everything as this one here. What a great vehicle ..only blew a couple head gaskets. Until I got the head machined. Apparently there were a bad bunch of heads but it was all good after machining. Traded it for a 91 yota pick up and those trucks are a whole other story! Nice clean ride this rig is:-)
Great video as always. I never get enough of your videos Andrew. Stay well all.
Nice find. Thanks. edit: I miss wing windows and floor vents too. I never needed ac until I started driving later model stuff.
Addicted to your videos now...pure and simple...I look forward to watching all your videos...good luck bud
every time i watch his videos i just sit and wait for him to start working on it. my favorite part of the his videos.
That thing is sick! You're a man after my own heart. I'd buy a southern 80-90s vehicle over a new one any day of the week. If it ain't rusted out and parts are available it can be made to run indefinitely.
Always did like these troopers.
Also, can we take a minute to appreciate the amount of work and time it takes to put these videos together? Especially one that's a hour and a half!!
Fredrick Church’s house was a cool surprise. Saw his work, Iceberg, in Dallas Museum of Art when I was younger and it’s been an endless source of inspiration.
Here in Germany nobody wanted them because they rusted so badly. It was always said that it was already rusting in the catalogue
Excellent points about visibility, and the driver/passenger wing vents. Modern autos' visibility is horrible, you may as well be driving a WWII halftrack all buttoned up, looking through a slit. The wing vents were a fantastic, practical, simple feature; 'course we couldn't keep that. Had to sacrifice them for dozens of electronic do-dads that are destined to fail.
Well, they're expensive. I had one broken by a radio-thief. It turned out that the replacement cost three or four times as much as a regular side window. And installation was double.
It’s so awesome to know that Andrew could afford a Ferrari if he wanted too and he buys a 1988 Isuzu Trooper and people have zero idea that he’s basically a millionaire. Dudes the coolest rich person I’ve ever seen
How do you know that, are you his bank manager or financial advisor?
Uhh he’s got a bunch of amazing properties, countless number of big expensive machinery , multiple businesses
@@urbanitesgarage3299 So you are his financial advisor and bank manager, he has a big bunch of clapped out machinery worth shit and expenses to maintain that bunch shit is huge, dont kid yourself Gringo. And so what he works for it, I find it insulting that you are even commenting on his worth. Now that rock you live under, just lower it.
@@brunomckay1875 fastbreak report is right.
@@brunomckay1875 I guess Andrew told you! Lol...
Nice ending. What an epic chill spot, I would sit there for hours enjoying the view and drinking beer.
This brings back major memories for me. My first car was a blue 90 Isuzu Trooper 5spd 4x4 w 180k miles, no AC heat only. Growing up in Atlanta in the summer OMG did I wanna die in bumper to bumper traffic 🤦🏼♀️ When I turned 16 i bought my own suv, my best friends and I took off to the mountains and had a killer weekend, drove down a sketchy underpass to go fishing and BARELY made it out, I didn't know how to use the 4x4 and am pretty sure I burned my clutch up on that trip. Nevertheless, I replaced the clutch and learned how to properly use the 4x4. Drove "Izzy" for 4 years until she hit 220k miles... I took her to a shop to have the oil changed before I jumped on the hwy for a quick road trip down to the next state. She drove soooo good that day, got home let my bf borrow her and she died on the way back from his job, pulling into my neighborhood. Later we found out that the shop did the oil change but never flipped the quick release valve back, so it drained all of the oil out as I drove down the hwy. It never gave any signs, didn't over heat just seized up. I was sooo sad about that stupid truck, it was my first car and I had so many memories in it. Even without AC she was always fun to drive. Had the stupid shop not killed her, I'm pretty sure she'd have kept running for another 100k miles.. This video makes me want to find another Trooper just for nostalgia purposes. Super jealy
The drone work is looking spectacular. i loved this video, you two just go so well together. and it is so cool how much your girlfriend enjoys doing the same things as you do . i am glad that you made this video. you two have the life together, so much to live for. good luck and stay well. take care you guy's.
i totally agree, you 2 make a great pair and its a great video.
I was wondering if Sam was his girlfriend. Now I know. Thanks
@@michaelarmand1980 , Andrew said that she was his Girlfriend on some of his videos.
@@MrMoney1967 , yes they do.
@@RustyNail5856 Not many women would want to get greasy; she doesn't seem to mind. I remember a while back he had a young lady helping him weld on his house. Don't know if she was a girlfriend at that time or just a helper. Thanks for the information.
This video was some of your best work Andrew! The content and visual aspects we're really top notch!
You're living the dream bud! You know you have a giant fire when you gotta stoke it with a skid steer, great times!
It's really nice that there is a UA-camr who is down to earth. Thanks for uploading Andrew