STOLEN! Palo Alto, CA Green 4BT80 - Page 3

vladi80 · 07-17-08, 11:13 PM

damn I hope they catch the bastard. I'll be in Half Moon Bay all day tomorrow . I'll keep my eyes open

Driley · 07-18-08, 08:52 AM

Any news?

Riley

romey · 07-18-08, 09:30 AM

fug, that's sad news, terribly sorry. crossing my fingers that it's found in one piece, or i hope insurance takes care of the rest . . .

lunyou · 07-18-08, 11:09 AM

If they are still driving it your best best is that they screw up and fill it with unleaded gasoline. They won't go far from there.

lunyou

Ting · 07-18-08, 11:18 AM

Got your PM Skillet..

I will keep an eye on Salinas/Monterey/Seaside area....

gifu · 07-18-08, 11:21 AM

Skillet, your post was at 1:30am. Is that the time you saw it? Or is that a server error. Good eyes. Thanks for the heads-up. ~B

Skillet · 07-18-08, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gifu

Skillet, your post was at 1:30am. Is that the time you saw it? Or is that a server error. Good eyes. Thanks for the heads-up. ~B

6:29 pm PDT

I saw the rig around 5:40 pm.

Fly Rod · 07-18-08, 11:37 AM

It's a long shot but a flier with a $1,000 reward delivered to all the diesel stations in the area may produce results. That is unless it had a lr tank and was full.

I hope this one gets returned soon.

Skillet,

What are the chances the perp saw you trying to flip a u-turn and got off the hwy ASAP?

Somebody needs to hang this dude by the balls.

sandcruiser · 07-18-08, 12:10 PM

the truck has dual tanks, If full..... it has some range. And it would be a pretty deaf person who would not notice that its a diesel!

ZPDFJ · 07-18-08, 12:12 PM

You have got eyes in San Diego, I never miss an 80 on the road. I will act if I see this truck, not to worry.

Skillet · 07-18-08, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Skillet,

What are the chances the perp saw you trying to flip a u-turn and got off the hwy ASAP?

There is no chance. He was down the road before I had a break in traffic to flip around.

Not to mention, I was in my very generic white ford f150.

Almost every farmer in the area has the same truck and it is not uncommon to be flipping around in the artichoke fields.

latoyota · 07-18-08, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandcruiser

the truck has dual tanks, If full..... it has some range. And it would be a pretty deaf person who would not notice that its a diesel!

The veggie oil tank was empty, and the filter was completely clogged, on of the things that the mechanic was going to do for me. The stock tank was only about 1/2 full, so probably about 200 miles before he would have to refill. Still no word from the authorities, so far only my MUD friends have given me anything I would call an update.

Farmer_Fred · 07-18-08, 03:32 PM

Great to see everyone working in together to try and catch this £$"%*! Good luck with the search.

IdahoDoug · 07-18-08, 03:42 PM

I hope he comes up my way. Lots of lonely country roads, and the truck may be found merely abandoned with nobody at the wheel anymore.......

DougM

EnriqueAutana · 07-18-08, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdahoDoug

I hope he comes up my way. Lots of lonely country roads, and the truck may be found merely abandoned with nobody at the wheel anymore.......

DougM

Same here, I'll have some fun with the SOB that's driving the truck if he dares to come to Florida, If anyone ask, It was just a hunting accident

Kief · 07-18-08, 09:56 PM

DANG! SW Oregon here..

kup99 · 07-18-08, 10:02 PM

I really hope things work out for you!!

All the best!

KT40 · 07-18-08, 11:37 PM

That is a major bummer Eric!
Will keep my eyes peeled as well.

Ken at Northwall Builders

Atoyot1031 · 07-22-08, 11:13 AM

What's the latest???

gifu · 07-22-08, 03:43 PM

No word. Was cleaning up my shop and I do have lots of left over parts from rebuilding the cooling system on this thing... so... _part_ of the truck is still around. :(

pint · 07-27-08, 07:13 PM

Any luck yet? What is your insurance saying at this point?

gnx7 · 07-28-08, 12:46 PM

Sorry to hear this... I hope you get the truck back AND catch those SOBs. That really sucks.

voorland80 · 07-28-08, 11:50 PM

that truck should really stand out. eyes watchin' in the central valley

mikedamageinc · 07-29-08, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lx450landcruiser

would be the dumbest choice for a getaway vehicle ever if that were the case.

then again dudes prolly not very smart to begin with so who knows

A lot of thiefs/crooks pick trucks for get away vehicles Because they know they might need to jump some curbs or smash some barriers, unfortunately makes our rigs a target for theft.

I hope you find this piece of crap and get your truck back in the shape it was.

dieselcruiserhead · 08-06-08, 02:14 PM

What a bummer man.. Unreal... Pretty awesome truck, really sad to see her gone....

fzjconvert · 08-13-08, 08:17 PM

Eyes still looking out down south...

latoyota · 08-14-08, 09:39 PM

UPDATE:

I just got a call from the Stanford police department. They found my truck today parked in one of their lots. Apparently after writing the 6th parking ticket on it someone thought they should have an officer run the plates. I won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow morning, but from the officers description the truck is completely undamaged. The windows were left down, and the stereo and all the other contents inside I asked about were still there including an ipod. The officer even started it up using a hidden key I had stashed on the truck so I could hear the motor fire right up and everything.

Holy happy dance going on right now.

Thanks to everyone for keeping their eyes peeled and my hopes up....

fjfar80 · 08-14-08, 09:40 PM

Awesome news...let us know when you get it back...I would have it thoroughly checked out and your insurance company should pay for a full inspection and any repairs...and/or missing items. Awesome news though!!!

calstyl2 · 08-14-08, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latoyota

UPDATE:

I just got a call from the Stanford police department. They found my truck today parked in one of their lots. Apparently after writing the 6th parking ticket on it someone thought they should have an officer run the plates. I won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow morning, but from the officers description the truck is completely undamaged. The windows were left down, and the stereo and all the other contents inside I asked about were still there including an ipod. The officer even started it up using a hidden key I had stashed on the truck so I could hear the motor fire right up and everything.

Holy happy dance going on right now.

Thanks to everyone for keeping their eyes peeled and my hopes up....

Shaweet..................

so are you gonna leave it at the shop anymore?

EnriqueAutana · 08-14-08, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latoyota

UPDATE:

I just got a call from the Stanford police department. They found my truck today parked in one of their lots. Apparently after writing the 6th parking ticket on it someone thought they should have an officer run the plates. I won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow morning, but from the officers description the truck is completely undamaged. The windows were left down, and the stereo and all the other contents inside I asked about were still there including an ipod. The officer even started it up using a hidden key I had stashed on the truck so I could hear the motor fire right up and everything.

Holy happy dance going on right now.

Thanks to everyone for keeping their eyes peeled and my hopes up....

Awesome Dude, Congrats!!!!!!! So Glad you found it in one piece, a second chance with your baby, niceeee!!!

07-18-08, 08:52 AM	#62
Driley IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 553	Any news? Riley __________________ 1994 FZJ80 Stock White Locked DD / ARB (Winch) Front Bumper 1991 BMW 735i - 3rd owner - Full History - White (Of Course...) - Fixing all of the electrical gremlins... NOW FOR SALE!!! Ask me about it... 2008 Highlander Sport / Cypress Pearl / 56 Miles And Counting...

07-18-08, 09:30 AM	#63
romey IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern ontario Posts: 228	fug, that's sad news, terribly sorry. crossing my fingers that it's found in one piece, or i hope insurance takes care of the rest . . . __________________ 1991 HDJ81 VX ltd - bone stock anyone run str8/waste veggy oil on their hdj81? post up! http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coasta...ml#post3373049

07-18-08, 11:09 AM	#64
lunyou IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rolla, MO (UMR) Posts: 1,806	If they are still driving it your best best is that they screw up and fill it with unleaded gasoline. They won't go far from there. lunyou __________________ Myspace - add me if you like 1968 FJ-40 - 4.3 Chevy V6 and 3 spd*PICS ADDED(JUNE 01, 2008) 1985 FJ-60 - SOLD 1986 FJ-60 - SOLD

07-18-08, 11:18 AM	#65
Ting IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,172	Got your PM Skillet.. I will keep an eye on Salinas/Monterey/Seaside area.... __________________ 1996 Kazu 96 LX450, 97LX450 Last edited by Ting; 07-18-08 at 05:56 PM.

07-18-08, 11:37 AM	#68
Fly Rod IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashland, OR Posts: 1,210	It's a long shot but a flier with a $1,000 reward delivered to all the diesel stations in the area may produce results. That is unless it had a lr tank and was full. I hope this one gets returned soon. Skillet, What are the chances the perp saw you trying to flip a u-turn and got off the hwy ASAP? Somebody needs to hang this dude by the balls. __________________ Fly Rod '95 FZJ80 with stuff. I have a double handed rod... Jefferson State Cruisers

07-17-08, 11:13 PM	#61
vladi80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont,CA Posts: 75	damn I hope they catch the bastard. I'll be in Half Moon Bay all day tomorrow . I'll keep my eyes open

07-18-08, 11:21 AM	#66
gifu IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 251	Skillet, your post was at 1:30am. Is that the time you saw it? Or is that a server error. Good eyes. Thanks for the heads-up. ~B

07-18-08, 12:10 PM	#69
sandcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Posts: 1,974	the truck has dual tanks, If full..... it has some range. And it would be a pretty deaf person who would not notice that its a diesel! __________________ 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.

07-18-08, 12:12 PM	#70
ZPDFJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 294	You have got eyes in San Diego, I never miss an 80 on the road. I will act if I see this truck, not to worry. __________________ 1994 FZJ80. OME Comp. 5" lift. Slee Short Bus bumper. Warn M8000 w/ Masterpull synthetic line. Slee "Stripper Pole". 315/75/16 Hankook MT. Stubbs Sliders. Slee DC drive shaft. Safari Snorkel. IPF lights and Cobra CB. Now what...Im broke

07-18-08, 03:32 PM	#73
Farmer_Fred IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 90	Great to see everyone working in together to try and catch this £$"%*! Good luck with the search.

07-18-08, 03:42 PM	#74
IdahoDoug IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,548	I hope he comes up my way. Lots of lonely country roads, and the truck may be found merely abandoned with nobody at the wheel anymore....... DougM __________________ Buy Head Gasket DVD for you OR for your mechanic HERE '93 FZJ since new, 2.2kw starter, Revo 275s, locked, big Hellas, rr fog, rr flood, rr Airlift, synthetics, ARB bullbar. 97 FZJ - exact same stuff but Michelin Alpins in winter "Slicker than owl shit on a wet log." - Carter

07-18-08, 09:56 PM	#76
Kief IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest Oregon Posts: 1,248	DANG! SW Oregon here..

07-18-08, 10:02 PM	#77
kup99 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 676	I really hope things work out for you!! All the best! __________________ Darren 97 FZJ80,OME 850J's 864's, ARB, SLEE with Gas Carrier Swing Out, 38 Gal. Fuel Cell, Warn 8K, CDL & Pin7, 285 BGF AT's, Hella Lights, AO Roof Rack, Water On Board 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Calgary, Ab. Canada

07-18-08, 11:37 PM	#78
KT40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Redwood City,CA TLCA# 13481 Posts: 127	That is a major bummer Eric! Will keep my eyes peeled as well. Ken at Northwall Builders __________________ 65-fj45 lpb 73-fj40

07-22-08, 11:13 AM	#79
Atoyot1031 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aspen, CO TLCA# 18402 Posts: 1,051	What's the latest??? __________________ "Macadamia nuts in mixed nuts?!? Now *that's* a high class nut mix..." -Anonymous quote heard during a CM08 lunch break in the worm hole on Kane Creek

07-27-08, 07:13 PM	#81
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,132	Any luck yet? What is your insurance saying at this point? __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

07-28-08, 12:46 PM	#82
gnx7 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 525	Sorry to hear this... I hope you get the truck back AND catch those SOBs. That really sucks. __________________ '97 LX450 triple lock'd, OME 2.5s, 285 MT, MTsliders,4x4Labs bumper, BBGT35R turbo kit '84 FJ60 OME 2" lift, 33's "Mr. Hanky" PROJECT: road race RX-7/LS7/T56 575rwhp 10.5@140mph goal '93 RX-7/LS1/T56 440rwhp/2800lbs 1.13gs 11.41@127.4mph SOLD '87 RX-7/Buick GN power - 11.6@115mph R.I.P.

07-22-08, 03:43 PM	#80
gifu IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 251	No word. Was cleaning up my shop and I do have lots of left over parts from rebuilding the cooling system on this thing... so... _part_ of the truck is still around. :(

07-28-08, 11:50 PM	#83
voorland80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the CV; sometimes NZ, sometimes CZ (go fotbalového klubu Bohemians) Posts: 116	that truck should really stand out. eyes watchin' in the central valley

08-06-08, 02:14 PM	#85
dieselcruiserhead IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Park City & Heber City, Utah TLCA# 9439 Posts: 2,242	What a bummer man.. Unreal... Pretty awesome truck, really sad to see her gone.... __________________ - Cummins 4BTswaps.com Forums - Diesel Conversion Website TLCA# 9439 Since 1999, Wasatch Cruisers '89 Toyota Pickup V6, OME, 32's '69 FJ55 Project on locked FZJ80 Frame, Cummins 4BT, NV5600, Dana 300

08-13-08, 08:17 PM	#86
fzjconvert IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glendale, ? sometimes I don't rember... Posts: 204	Eyes still looking out down south...

08-14-08, 09:39 PM	#87
latoyota IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Honda, Ca Posts: 11	UPDATE: I just got a call from the Stanford police department. They found my truck today parked in one of their lots. Apparently after writing the 6th parking ticket on it someone thought they should have an officer run the plates. I won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow morning, but from the officers description the truck is completely undamaged. The windows were left down, and the stereo and all the other contents inside I asked about were still there including an ipod. The officer even started it up using a hidden key I had stashed on the truck so I could hear the motor fire right up and everything. Holy happy dance going on right now. Thanks to everyone for keeping their eyes peeled and my hopes up....

08-14-08, 09:40 PM	#88
fjfar80 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hong Kong SAR Posts: 373	Awesome news...let us know when you get it back...I would have it thoroughly checked out and your insurance company should pay for a full inspection and any repairs...and/or missing items. Awesome news though!!! __________________ 1997 FZJ80 - Flareless, Lined, MetalTech Sliders, LandTank MAF, PM'd to the Gills, 285 BFG ATs, Alpine, and XM but, just starting (it's sitting in CONUS...a bit lonely..awaiting customization and ready to get Super Charged) 1997 BMW 528i - AC Schnitzer'd out (right-hand drive) 1988 E28 M5 - Currently being restored in the US "It is not the critic that counts" TR - 1910 http://faragesgarage.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrgarage