Author Topic: RIP Marlin (Read 2753 times)

ADD · « **on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:00:11 PM »

I heard he passed away today. He will be greatly missed

slimbobaggins · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:14:15 PM »

Just saw this as well on fb. Sucks, his legacy lives on through all of us though.

RUGER · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:25:13 PM »

RIP Marlin
I've had the pleasure of meating and talking with him. He's good people. He did so much for the offroad community.
You will be greatly missed.

RUGER

toyodaaddict · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:47:35 PM »

Thanks for everything Marlin.
As long as there is an 80's toyota on the trail, the legend of Marlin Czajkowski will never die

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:53:34 PM »

Such a bummer he was an innovator and a great person. Definitely helped me out of a serious bind without question

boomtacoma01 · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 06:54:55 PM »

RIP Marlin. Truly one of the most knowledgeable and friendly guys you could ever meet. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the whole MC family.

toyyota · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 07:20:55 PM »

So sad, lost a good friend today.

rapier46 · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 09, 2023, 07:33:47 PM »

This is awful. I am lucky enough to have met him at mcr 2019 and that has left a lasting impression on me.

Deepest sympathies to his family.

Chopperman · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 01:10:43 AM »

Really bummed to hear this. Although I’ve been out of wheelin for the better part of a decade, Marlin was a good dude and paved the way for yota crawlers. I remember buying parts from him 20+ years ago. He touched a lot of people for sure and will be missed big time.

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

mudmaster · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 05:43:16 AM »

RIP Marlin.

Blingn · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 09:07:55 AM »

So long my friend till we meet again.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 10:55:37 AM »

R.I.P. Marlin

liveoak · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 11:01:41 AM »

RIP Marlin

Slabzilla · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 10, 2023, 10:14:33 PM »

I will miss his laugh, his voice as he tells us of Toyota knowledge and for making our trucks the Best Off-Roaders on the Planet. Thanks Marlin for being a Friend to all that met you and a Hero to all Toyota truck owners. Rest Well Sir Marlin, You earned it!

Gnarly4X · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 12, 2023, 03:19:53 PM »

Marlin is one human that God made special.

If it were not for Marlin and his genius, and one of the first Crawler T-cases he made, I doubt I would have 4-wheeled a Toyota pickup for over 20 years.

I had the incredible pleasure of wheeling with Marlin around early 2000 at one of the ASA4WDC/Mesa 4-Wheelers Jamboree events.

Marlin was my tail-gunner and wingman. We wheeled most of the day in Martinez Canyon. He and I had numerous times to talk Toyota.

One particular spot at the end of the trail was a 10-foot vertical drop-off into a very steep angled rocky sluice down to the beginning of the trail. After you dropped into the sluice, you had to make a very sharp lefthand turn. I remember when I pulled up to the edge and stopped, I got out to look it over before dropping off. Marlin had also gotten out of his red Toyota and we both stood there looking over the edge. Several Jeeps had dropped off into it before it was our turn. I looked at Marlin and said something about the pucker factor. He said something about our wheelbases helping to reduce the pucker. He was a real pleasure to wheel with.

He will be missed by many.

Gnarls.

a1gemmel · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 13, 2023, 10:26:27 AM »

Snowtoy · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 13, 2023, 09:14:10 PM »

Sad to hear that, he was a good man. First time I met him, was nearly 20yrs ago in Johnson's Valley on a Tin Benders run. He was leading the run, yet spent most of his time fixing rigs where the drivers didn't have a clue as to what to do, let alone having the parts to to fix their broken rigs, and did it all with a smile on his face.

to the man that turned Toyotas into Crawling legends.

sirdeuce · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 21, 2023, 08:01:54 PM »

Met Marlin in the late '80s. The man has been in my thoughts, be them related to my vehicles or just Marlin, always.
The man had vision for sure, but that vision was driven by a passion hardly rivaled!
On top of his passion for his works and wheelin' he definately had as stong a sense of community! He remembered each person he had contact with, in the shop, on the trail, and always met you with a smile on his face and a positive attitude!

Marlin will be sorely missed.

sirdeuce · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 21, 2023, 08:03:19 PM »

Met Marlin in the late '80s. The man has been in my thoughts, be them related to my vehicles or just Marlin, always.
The man had vision for sure, but that vision was driven by a passion hardly rivaled!
On top of his passion for his works and wheelin' he definately had as stong a sense of community! He remembered each person he had contact with, in the shop, on the trail, and always met you with a smile on his face and a positive attitude!

Marlin will be sorely missed.

sirdeuce · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 21, 2023, 08:04:54 PM »

Marlin meant enough! Had to say it twice!

osv · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 28, 2023, 07:43:09 PM »

rip marlin

condolences to mike and the family

Snowtoy · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 02, 2023, 05:14:37 PM »

Rather than post up under the official announcement, I figured I would post up this bit of history. I was given this flyer on a trail up out of Chico one snow wheeling trip, must of been '94/'95 or '95/'96.

H8PVMNT · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 10, 2023, 09:07:36 PM »

Marlin was one of the best men. One of my personal heros. The man was always willing to help someone out with his vast skills and experience. An example to us all. He was not with us long enough but he sure did live! Rest in peace Marlin. Look forward to wheeling with you on those slippery golden trails...

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