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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Orange County, NY / Rochester, NY
Posts: 360
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I don't know about you, I'd be really good at stealing a cruiser. I know every way to get into it, and where all the wires are for hotwiring for instance.
The thief could be among us.. (not really) I'll look around for a really awesome cruiser in my parts of New York, which is rarely seen. |
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#32 |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: May 2003
Location: S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Posts: 396
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Well if I see (hear actually) any diesel 80 series at Lake Tahoe I will immediately call the cops. Hope the owner gets it back.
__________________ JonB ke6gfb 87 bj70, arb'ed, slidered, winched, 4x4llabs bumper. 97 40th fzj80 w/difflocks, cdl switch & pin 7 mod, Hanna sliders, 2.5" ome lift, 1" body lift, rear drawer system on 285/75-16's. 87 sas 4runner- air lockers, dual cases, beadlocked 35" mtr's, waggy & cheby springs, sliders, 8274 winch, etc... |
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#33 |
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whaaduufuuu?
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Eyes open in the greater Reno area. Ya never know, they may want to gamble away there new found treasure.
__________________ 93 FZJ80 - Locked, ARB front, MileMarker 12k Winch, Kaymar Rear, OME 2.5, 33" MTRs, LightForces, Safari Snorkel, Slee Wiring Harness, etc. 88 Subaru GL Hatchback - Swapped RX turbo engine, Volvo intercooler, fastest P.O.S on the road, rallycross machine. |
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#34 |
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no bueno
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If you find it, don't drift it to the police station...
__________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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WoW!!!! that's all I got to say... I am the driver (ups) that spotted the cruiser yesterday and posted the thread on the cruiser... I am in shock after reading the news to say the least.. When I did my route I drove through the little town of La honda twice, once at around 12:00pm and the other at around 3:00pm.. The cruiser was parked in the same spot the whole time.. When I do my route up there, I drive between 120-160miles a day, that pretty much covers most of Skyline Blvd. and La Honda/Alpine Rd-also Portola Valley. I will keep my eyes peeled as I spot everything coming down the rd. and peoples driveways...Good luck, and sorry to hear the news...
__________________ Robert Muniz TLCA#15132 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 206K 3x locked+4.88's+315 BFG AT&MT+SAFARI SNORKEL+SLEE 4"LIFT+ARB FR+WARN M12000+HANNA RR+SLEE SLIDERS+SLEE SKID+AO DRAWERS+ARB FRIDGE+DUAL OPTIMAS+GARVIN RACK+IPF'S+OKOLE COVERS+HUSKY MATS+POLY REARS+ NOT INSTALLED YET-LONG INNERS+NF BIRFS |
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#36 |
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whaaduufuuu?
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go back to chat.
__________________ 93 FZJ80 - Locked, ARB front, MileMarker 12k Winch, Kaymar Rear, OME 2.5, 33" MTRs, LightForces, Safari Snorkel, Slee Wiring Harness, etc. 88 Subaru GL Hatchback - Swapped RX turbo engine, Volvo intercooler, fastest P.O.S on the road, rallycross machine. |
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#37 |
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no bueno
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Golly, that was harsh.
Can't a guy bring a little levity to a bunk situation? How do you know I frequent chat?
__________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank Last edited by Skillet; 07-17-08 at 01:41 AM. |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Glendale, ? sometimes I don't rember...
Posts: 204
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#39 |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SLO, CA / Monterey, CA
Posts: 200
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Skillet, you know we all love you here
__________________ ~Evan P. ~1997 - ARB - Kaymar - Warn - 315's - Snorkel - Internal tire - Dual battery - Hella 4000's - Taco Wheels ~2007 Yeti 4x - 36 Talas - DeeTrax - Saint Brakes - X0 - MRP - RP23 ~2007 Yeti AS-X - 36 Van - DeeMax - X9 - Code Brakes - DHX 5 |
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#40 |
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no bueno
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Quoted for truth...
![]() Now, get to findin' that thar rig! __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank |
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#41 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Posts: 1,974
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the owner lives in La Honda, the truck was stolen from Palo Alto.... you almost certainly saw it before it was stolen, not after.
__________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, Hankook MT's 31x10.50r15, Tuffy center, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica.
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#42 |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 251
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Yes. The owner, Eric, lives in La Honda...drove it down to the hardware store he owns in Palo Alto, parked it there around 6PM (so the mechanic next door could recharge the AC). It was no longer there the next morning. Super bummer. I'm personally pretty pissed, cause I just spent about 40+ hours redesigning the cooling system. Everything on that truck is custom; FJ60 transfercase with hubs on front axle, dual tanks with Veggie oil heater system, ricer front headlights, flares are removed but we didn't yet cover up the holes, Hanna Sliders....
oh man, i miss that truck almost as much as Eric does. |
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#43 |
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 175
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keepin my eyes open here - you never know.
Was there broken glass where it was stolen? __________________ 94 FZJ80 |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Utah
Posts: 24
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I would check the AC shop. Could be an inside job. |
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#45 |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: La Honda, Ca
Posts: 11
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A big thanks to Brian for getting this info out so fast. It is my truck, and I am still reeling from the loss of it. It was in Palo Alto to get a couple minor things done, and my lovely mechanic did not secure it, at all. So there was no broken glass, and nothing preventing them from starting it right up. How much do I regret not getting lo-jack now. I appreciate everyone keeping your eyes and ears out for it, you will probably hear it before you see it, although it definately sticks out in a crowd.
Totally bummed. Eric |
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Deezz nutzz
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__________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video |
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ThinkTank Waterboy
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston MA
Posts: 11,120
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So maybe he had a tow truck or ramp truck. That's one damn prepared thief if that's the case. Something seems a little off here. __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes |
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#48 |
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 139
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Actually I would venture to say a decent amount of car thefts occur by people with tow trucks, or tow setups. My buddies mustang was stolen that way. It was stolen at night, and there would have been no way for someone to start it up without anyone hearing (loud exhaust , modded out 5.0.
__________________ 1996 LX450, factory lockers, slee 4", 4.88, 315's, new HG, 140k, HIR w/ harness, CDL 1979 Jeep CJ7, 3" lift, 33" BFG m/t, sbc 350, front/rear lockers |
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#49 |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: La Honda, Ca
Posts: 11
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Doesn't take much wiring know how to start the car with the keys, which the mechanic cleverly hid on the floor mat of the truck. Not sure whether yelling, suing, or beating the mechanic will bring the most relief in this difficult time. Probably a little of all 3. Insurance wants to wait 20 more days, but then my company will be going after him. Hopefully this means that it is just some joyriding punks that took it and not some professional car dismantlers.
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#50 |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 211
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My peepers in atlanta, ga are open...I've only seen one cruiser here with a snork...and none with an oil smasher.
I am with Landtank though...I have a hard enough time starting diesels when I have the keys. I would bet that someone had a flatbed. If the door was unlocked, they hopped in it and pushed the shift lock to get it into neutral...drug it up the ramp. ![]() That would lead me to believe that someone in this dudes shop KNEW it was there, KNEW it was unsecure and (here is my Law and Order version) tipped off the guy that took it to settle a gambling bet or some such... Man...I hate not being able to trust shops security these days!!!! To the OP and his buddy, very sorry for your loss. That's one tough cruiser to replace and I would be seeking replacement and damages from the shops insurance company. Anything you have had to do outside the norm is a "Pain and suffering" in my book to include rental cars, friends driving you places, and the time spent trying to get it back. Be sure to have all the modifications costs, import costs, and the like ready.
__________________ ![]() 1996FZJ80Rescued from Suburbia 4/28/06. Soon to be reintroduced to it's natural habitat.... Fully inspected and PM'd - Slee SS brake lines - Brass Radiator - Dash lights replaced - *ALL* hoses bulletproofed. |
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Deezz nutzz
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__________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video |
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#52 |
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no bueno
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ALERT
I am almost positive this vehicle just drove past me 45 minutes ago south of Moss Landing on Highway 1 headed south. I was headed north and flipped a bitch as quick as I could but there was a lot of traffic so I lost sight of him. Hauled ass all the way back down to Marina and saw nothing. Went back up and cruised up and down through Castroville and still nothing. There was a CHP parked back by Highway 1 so I alerted her to the whole situation. Described the truck and it fits this one to a T. She said she would get on the horn to let the officers in the vicinity know. I could not see the plate but it fit this vehicle very, very closely and after driving up and down that highway a million times at that time of day, I have never seen it in the area before. Pretty shady looking cat behind the wheel too. Anyone south of Castroville in the Salinas / Monterey area needs to keep their eyes open. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank |
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 321
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__________________ Keith '77 FJ-40 OME, ARB, SM465, Family cage, 33" Swampers, and lots of rust. '93 FZJ-80 - Flare-less, Factory Lockers, ARB, OME "J" Lift, IPOR Skid Plate, Toyo 315 MT's, Sliders, Side Protection, and Rear Bumper by M&M Fab (http://mandmfab.com/id55.html)...... This is just the begining... '02 Chevy 2500 Duramax to tow the toys http://www.4x4bcds.com/ '92 Toyota Celica GT Convertible - The newest Toy, 113,000 miles and unmolested! |
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#54 |
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Deezz nutzz
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In this case the keys left on the floorboard made it very easy.
__________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video |
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no bueno
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__________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank |
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#56 |
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Deezz nutzz
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Saw it, call 911 on your cell and report it to CHP dispatch even though you talked to the patrol officer, gotta wonder where it went from, Castrohell......South to Salinas or Monterey.
__________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video |
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#57 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Sorry to hear about you truck. Hopefully someone will catch the SOB and bring it back in one piece. Good eyes Skillet! Whoever catches them, make sure you cut their sack off with a hot dull knife... I'll keep my eyes peeled in the Rocky Mountains.
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