mdawg
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Sorry to hear about that, bro. I'll be watching for it in the north Dallas areas.
STOLEN 1997 FZJ80 Stolen (Houston) (1 Viewer)
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Matthew - TLCA #25508
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Well folks, I am glad to report my rig was recovered!! HPD was called to a suspicious vehicle parked in an apartment complex just 2 miles from where she was stolen. Apparently someone had been living in the spacious FZJ and driving around with a temporary plate, smashed ignition and a pair of scissor for a key. Apparently they didn't keep a tidy residence and couldn't drive for sh*t, (see photo). My rig is now headed off to rehab (due to the meth habit of the unauthorized driver), while I finish up my assignment in the Caribbean. Looking forward to doing some work when I get back stateside and enjoying some open roads and rugged trails.
Again, thanks for the support and looking forward to the community.
Again, thanks for the support and looking forward to the community.
LINUS
Waiting for the Great Pumpkin
Wow! You beat the odds.
Does a methed out (IDK the vernacular) vehicle stand any chance of being saved, or is it a writeoff?
Seems like they hazmat the heck out of the dealer houses, IDK if it's labs or heavy user fumes that make the call.
At least it's recovered & you have a say about its' future though!
Does a methed out (IDK the vernacular) vehicle stand any chance of being saved, or is it a writeoff?
Seems like they hazmat the heck out of the dealer houses, IDK if it's labs or heavy user fumes that make the call.
At least it's recovered & you have a say about its' future though!
FZJ EightE
Matthew - TLCA #25508
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So I have a shop that is going to clean it out and see what the damage really is. I haven't seen it but my brother gave me a pretty good evaluation and said it didn't smell that bad. I guess I forgot to mention it was recovered 12 days after it was stolen and has been sitting in storage for 40-ish days due to a friend not seeing the notices in the mail. From the other photos he sent, didn't look that bad. I'm hoping for a good outcome.
LS1FJ40
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The labs are the issue. Meth just smells like dirty jock straps.
I'd rather have a meth smoked 80 than a cigarette smoked 80.
Cool story you'll have to tell!
Glad you got it back!
duggy
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Welcome to the Bayou City where most stolen cars end up in the actual Bayous. You beat the odds, glad to hear you got it back.
Having sat that long in storage, you're lucky the Tow Lot didn't sell it!
I hope there is no internal engine or driveline damage for you.
Good Luck!
Now you really CAN say :"I Drive it like I stole it!"
I hope there is no internal engine or driveline damage for you.
Good Luck!
Now you really CAN say :"I Drive it like I stole it!"
I'm glad to see you got your rig back! Post updates when it's repaired.
Glad you found the truck. I wouldn't have likely been able to help, but I would have noticed that truck in my locale. There are only three other 80 Series that I have seen here. I have yet to have the stars align in such a way that would allow for meeting the other drivers, but I do keep searching the sky for that to happen.
As a side note, I am new to this whole meth epidemic. What are some of the sites and sounds to look out for and how can you tell if someone is on meth?
As a side note, I am new to this whole meth epidemic. What are some of the sites and sounds to look out for and how can you tell if someone is on meth?
I am happy your 80 was found.
I had a vehicle stolen once. It was a '94 Toyota P/U 4x4 on 6" lift and 37's fully locked. They took the canopy, ripped out stereo and CB, then flipped it over in the woods and took the wheels, suspension, axles, drive shafts.......and then set it on fire. It was a sad day.
I had a vehicle stolen once. It was a '94 Toyota P/U 4x4 on 6" lift and 37's fully locked. They took the canopy, ripped out stereo and CB, then flipped it over in the woods and took the wheels, suspension, axles, drive shafts.......and then set it on fire. It was a sad day.
Why burn it? Bunch o' jerks. "there is no silver lining. boosh."
It was gross....rust orange by the time I saw it at the wreckers.
That is just too mean. Why are people like that? I can see stealing all the nice stuff, but to just ruin it from ever being built back up is just cold blooded. There is a line...
