Unlikely Story of the Stolen 40....

fjman · 09-12-07, 03:52 PM

So 2 weeks ago, Felix and I swapped cruisers so he could max out his Home Depot card and get his new shed home without renting a truck.

I've been tooling around in the 40 for a day or two and decide to load the dogs up and head out to Winchester for a quick trip. I "fly" by a cop on route 50 and he pulls out behind me. I'm thinking "no way a was speeding much in a 40".... he's creeping behind me at about 40 mph and I'm thinking maybe its the antique plates or one of the dogs fell out the back, nope....

The next 20 minutes involved proving that I did not steal the cruiser. It did not help that we couldn't find the VIN and that it was my buddy's truck. Luckily, the dog was not trying to eat a police officer either.

Turned out that a couple of hours earlier a white 40 w/ a tire carrier was stolen right up the street. We soon had a 3 cop audience and a pretty good laugh. What are the chances?

I think Bob said his wife stopped to look at a 40 for sale on 29 near Wegman's. Its been there forever (and its rusty) Apparently someone decided they needed to take a test drive first and then just brought it home...!
Anyway, just thought it was funny at the time and wantwed to share the good times. Remember to lock your doors (if you have locks - and doors- that is!)

greytandy · 09-12-07, 04:23 PM

Geezus Andrew, you have the luck. I don't have to worry - I have a three-on-the-tree.

H2o · 09-12-07, 07:45 PM

good story. stay out of trouble man...

Belowdeckfab · 09-12-07, 09:36 PM

Hey Dave, You may have three on the tree but I have your keys!

greytandy · 09-13-07, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Belowdeckfab

Hey Dave, You may have three on the tree but I have your keys!

Touche.

Felix · 09-13-07, 08:10 AM

Meanwhile, I'm hanging out at home, eating in front of the TV, when the cell phone rings....

Andrew's girfriend: Hey, Felix, it's Natalie.
Me: Oh, hey, how's it going in the 40?
Natalie: Oh, pretty good, except..
[My head: Oh sh-t. That crappy tire blew out and there's no spare. The engine seized. There are pieces of my tranny all over I-66.]
Natalie: well, we're surrounded by cops that think we stole your truck. Can you tell me where to find the VIN?
me: oh, sure, it's right near the driver's left leg on the info plate.
her: okay, thanks.
me: alright, good luck with all that.
[continues eating sushi on couch]

Blue77FJ40 · 09-13-07, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

[continues eating sushi on couch]

Felix · 09-13-07, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

Wha? You no likey the sushi?

greytandy · 09-13-07, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

Wha? You no likey the sushi?

You eat potato chips on the couch, not sushi.

Besides, fish tastes better cooked.

John Smith · 09-13-07, 01:46 PM

That is a great story!

fjman · 09-13-07, 02:39 PM

It was a little unexpected!

I always eat sushi at home. Never the chips though. Gotta maintain the gut as I get old.....!

H2o · 09-13-07, 06:10 PM

Good one felix...

09-12-07, 03:52 PM	#1
fjman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 634	Unlikely Story of the Stolen 40.... So 2 weeks ago, Felix and I swapped cruisers so he could max out his Home Depot card and get his new shed home without renting a truck. I've been tooling around in the 40 for a day or two and decide to load the dogs up and head out to Winchester for a quick trip. I "fly" by a cop on route 50 and he pulls out behind me. I'm thinking "no way a was speeding much in a 40".... he's creeping behind me at about 40 mph and I'm thinking maybe its the antique plates or one of the dogs fell out the back, nope.... The next 20 minutes involved proving that I did not steal the cruiser. It did not help that we couldn't find the VIN and that it was my buddy's truck. Luckily, the dog was not trying to eat a police officer either. Turned out that a couple of hours earlier a white 40 w/ a tire carrier was stolen right up the street. We soon had a 3 cop audience and a pretty good laugh. What are the chances? I think Bob said his wife stopped to look at a 40 for sale on 29 near Wegman's. Its been there forever (and its rusty) Apparently someone decided they needed to take a test drive first and then just brought it home...! Anyway, just thought it was funny at the time and wantwed to share the good times. Remember to lock your doors (if you have locks - and doors- that is!) __________________ 1986 fj60 - dents, rust and lots of character President - Capital Land Cruiser Club Before you lapse or surrender your life insurance, explore your options for a life settlement. Contact me for a free policy appraisal.

09-12-07, 04:23 PM	#2
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,177	Geezus Andrew, you have the luck. I don't have to worry - I have a three-on-the-tree. __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

09-12-07, 07:45 PM	#3
H2o IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 TLCA# 15012 Posts: 339	good story. stay out of trouble man... __________________ 1974 Black FJ40 1987 Green Mini Truck

09-12-07, 09:36 PM	#4
Belowdeckfab IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 39	Hey Dave, You may have three on the tree but I have your keys! __________________ Ryan Bascom www.Belowdeckfabrication.com

09-13-07, 08:10 AM	#6
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,539	Meanwhile, I'm hanging out at home, eating in front of the TV, when the cell phone rings.... Andrew's girfriend: Hey, Felix, it's Natalie. Me: Oh, hey, how's it going in the 40? Natalie: Oh, pretty good, except.. [My head: Oh sh-t. That crappy tire blew out and there's no spare. The engine seized. There are pieces of my tranny all over I-66.] Natalie: well, we're surrounded by cops that think we stole your truck. Can you tell me where to find the VIN? me: oh, sure, it's right near the driver's left leg on the info plate. her: okay, thanks. me: alright, good luck with all that. [continues eating sushi on couch] __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club


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09-13-07, 01:46 PM	#10
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	That is a great story! __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

09-13-07, 02:39 PM	#11
fjman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 634	It was a little unexpected! I always eat sushi at home. Never the chips though. Gotta maintain the gut as I get old.....! __________________ 1986 fj60 - dents, rust and lots of character President - Capital Land Cruiser Club Before you lapse or surrender your life insurance, explore your options for a life settlement. Contact me for a free policy appraisal.

09-13-07, 06:10 PM	#12
H2o IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 TLCA# 15012 Posts: 339	Good one felix... __________________ 1974 Black FJ40 1987 Green Mini Truck

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